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Cardiovascular, renal and liver events associated with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 infection and antiretroviral therapy

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: The first 15 years of the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 epidemic was characterized by patients progressing to clinical acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and death. The availability of potent antiretrovirals led to the recognition of unique adverse events associated with select drugs. More recent data suggest that end-organ damage may be associated with ongoing viremia. Further understanding of the potential role different drugs and the virus itself has on various organs can enhance the clinician's ability to manage patients in the clinic.

Source: F1000 Medicine Reports

DOI: 10.3410/m1-43

Author: Eric S Daar

Institutions: University of California, Los Angeles, The Lundquist Institute, Harbor–UCLA Medical Center

Language: English