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Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: From the letter entitled Causes for low positive predictive values of CD4 counts for antiretroviral treatment failure by Eisenhut,1 we agree with the author that based on the finding from our study of a very low positive predictive value of the CD4 count for antiretroviral treatment failure,2 there may be other causes for low CD4 counts in Thai HIV patients on antiretroviral treatment. Although it has been demonstrated that malnutrition can affect the levels of CD4 cell counts in the African population,3 a study from Bangkok failed to show the impact of micronutrient supplementation on CD4 cell count or plasma viral load.

Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2008.02.003

Authors: Romanee Chaiwarith, Charussri Wachirakaphan, Wilai Kotarathititum, Jutharat Praparatanaphan, Thira Sirisanthana, Khuanchai Supparatpinyo

Institution: Chiang Mai University

Language: English

Topic: HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,900