Authors: Koleka Mlisana, Sara C. Auld, Anneke Grobler, Francois van Loggerenberg, Carolyn Williamson, Itua Iriogbe, Magdalena E. Sobieszczyk, Salim S. Abdool Karim
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0001626
Abstract Summary
Anemia prevalence more than doubled in HIV-infected women, rising from 25% pre-infection to over 60% at 6 months post-infection. Mean hemoglobin dropped 0.46 g/dL following acute HIV-1 infection in this South African cohort study. While anemia’s impact in established HIV is well-known, its long-term effects during early infection remain unclear.
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Anaemia prevalence doubles from 25% to over 50% within months of acute HIV-1 infection, revealing early hematologic impact that may affect disease progression and patient outcomes.
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