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High paediatric HIV viral load rejection rate in South Africa, a retrospective review. 南非儿童HIV病毒载量排斥率高,一项回顾性研究。
Southern African journal of HIV medicine Pub Date : 2025-03-31 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/sajhivmed.v26i1.1687
Tanya Y Murray, Gayle G Sherman, Dumisani Mlotshwa, Ahmad F Haeri Mazanderani
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Setting up a pharmacy HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis delivery model: Lessons and recommendations for implementation. 建立药房艾滋病毒暴露前预防递送模式:经验教训和实施建议。
Southern African journal of HIV medicine Pub Date : 2025-03-25 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/sajhivmed.v26i1.1683
Tsitsi Nyamuzihwa, Kelechi E Oladimeji, Athini Nyatela, Lettie Makola, Samanta T Lalla-Edward, Angela Tembo
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Diagnostic use of abdominal ultrasound in detecting extrapulmonary tuberculosis or lymphoma in an HIV-endemic region. 腹部超声在hiv流行地区检测肺外结核或淋巴瘤的诊断应用。
Southern African journal of HIV medicine Pub Date : 2025-03-21 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/sajhivmed.v26i1.1679
Ellouise C Adams, Katherine Antel, Jenna L Bailey, Karryn L Brown, Dharshnee R Chetty, David Richardson, Estelle Verburgh
{"title":"Diagnostic use of abdominal ultrasound in detecting extrapulmonary tuberculosis or lymphoma in an HIV-endemic region.","authors":"Ellouise C Adams, Katherine Antel, Jenna L Bailey, Karryn L Brown, Dharshnee R Chetty, David Richardson, Estelle Verburgh","doi":"10.4102/sajhivmed.v26i1.1679","DOIUrl":"10.4102/sajhivmed.v26i1.1679","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) is common among people living with HIV (PLWH). Abdominal ultrasound is an accessible investigation, frequently employed to support the diagnosis of EPTB, but may lead to misdiagnoses of diseases with overlapping clinical features, such as lymphoma.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To describe the abdominal ultrasound features and confirmed diagnoses of patients referred to a biopsy clinic with unexplained lymphadenopathy.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This was a retrospective descriptive study of patients attending the peripheral lymph node biopsy clinic at Groote Schuur Hospital between 2017 and 2020, who had abdominal ultrasound examinations while being investigated for unexplained lymphadenopathy. Ultrasound features were compared to the final diagnosis made on the lymph node biopsy.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirty-four patients were included, most of whom were PLWH (59%). Approximately one-third had a confirmed diagnosis of lymphoma (29%) and approximately one-third had a confirmed diagnosis of tuberculosis (32%). Splenic hypoechoic lesions were more common in patients with lymphoma (64%) than in patients with tuberculosis (46%) and malignancy (17%). Ascites was equally distributed between patients with tuberculosis (36%) and lymphoma (36%). The ultrasound report and confirmed diagnoses agreed in 40% of patients with tuberculosis. Additionally, 36% of patients with confirmed lymphoma were suspected to have tuberculosis based on the abdominal ultrasound.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Abdominal ultrasound abnormalities such as splenic hypoechoic lesions, lymphadenopathy, and ascites/pleural effusion have a differential diagnosis including both tuberculosis and lymphoma, and should be investigated accordingly.</p>","PeriodicalId":94212,"journal":{"name":"Southern African journal of HIV medicine","volume":"26 1","pages":"1679"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11966698/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143782309","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenetics, and toxicity of co-administered efavirenz and isoniazid. 同时服用依非韦伦和异烟肼的药代动力学、药物遗传学和毒性。
Southern African journal of HIV medicine Pub Date : 2025-03-18 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/sajhivmed.v26i1.1661
Jessica Taylor, Gary Maartens, Simiso Sokhela, Nomathemba Chandiwana, Godspower Akpomiemie, Francois Venter, Phumla Sinxadi
{"title":"Pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenetics, and toxicity of co-administered efavirenz and isoniazid.","authors":"Jessica Taylor, Gary Maartens, Simiso Sokhela, Nomathemba Chandiwana, Godspower Akpomiemie, Francois Venter, Phumla Sinxadi","doi":"10.4102/sajhivmed.v26i1.1661","DOIUrl":"10.4102/sajhivmed.v26i1.1661","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong><i>CYP2B6</i> slow metabolisers have higher efavirenz concentrations, which are further increased by isoniazid inhibiting efavirenz's accessory metabolic pathway.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>We investigated the association between <i>CYP2B6</i> genotype and toxicity in people living with HIV (PLWH) on isoniazid and efavirenz.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>We enrolled participants from the efavirenz arm of the ADVANCE trial (reference no.: NCT03122262), who received isoniazid and consented to genotyping. We compared efavirenz concentrations on and off isoniazid, stratified by <i>CYP2B6</i> genotype. We explored associations between the <i>CYP2B6</i> genotype and efavirenz concentrations on isoniazid; and changes over 24 weeks in lipids, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), fasting plasma glucose (FPG), sleep quality, and Modified Mini Screen (MMS) scores.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 168 participants, median age 31 years, 57% female, had classifiable <i>CYP2B6</i> genotypes. Efavirenz concentrations on isoniazid were higher (pseudo-median difference 0.49 µg/mL (95% confidence interval [CI] [0.19-0.91]) and associated with increases in total and high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol. <i>CYP2B6</i> slow metabolisers had higher efavirenz concentrations on isoniazid than extensive metabolisers (<i>β</i> = 1.66 [95% CI 0.98-2.34]). <i>CYP2B6</i> slow metabolisers had greater increases in total (<i>β</i> = 0.44 mmol/L [95% CI 0.01-0.86]) and HDL-cholesterol (<i>β</i> = 0.39 mmol/L [95% CI 0.21-0.57]) than extensive metabolisers. There were no associations between efavirenz concentrations or <i>CYP2B6</i> genotype, and change in ALT, FPG, low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol, triglycerides, sleep quality, or MMS scores.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong><i>CYP2B6</i> slow metabolisers on isoniazid and efavirenz had greater efavirenz concentrations and increases in total and HDL-cholesterol. We found no association between <i>CYP2B6</i> genotype or efavirenz concentrations and sleep or psychiatric symptoms.</p>","PeriodicalId":94212,"journal":{"name":"Southern African journal of HIV medicine","volume":"26 1","pages":"1661"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11966721/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143782312","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Factors associated with accuracy of rapid HIV test performance in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. 与南非东开普省艾滋病毒快速检测准确性相关的因素。
Southern African journal of HIV medicine Pub Date : 2025-02-28 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/sajhivmed.v26i1.1641
Amanda A Mohlala, Edith Phalane, Claris Siyamayambo, Musa Jaiteh, Refilwe N Phaswana-Mafuya
{"title":"Factors associated with accuracy of rapid HIV test performance in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.","authors":"Amanda A Mohlala, Edith Phalane, Claris Siyamayambo, Musa Jaiteh, Refilwe N Phaswana-Mafuya","doi":"10.4102/sajhivmed.v26i1.1641","DOIUrl":"10.4102/sajhivmed.v26i1.1641","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Testing for HIV using rapid test devices assists in determining HIV status and ascertains if treatment is required. Rapid HIV quality assurance (QA) training is conducted to ensure accuracy of test results in non-laboratory settings.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to determine the factors associated with the accuracy of rapid HIV testing among primary healthcare (PHC) workers who received HIV testing QA training in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A cross-sectional analytical study design was used to purposively recruit 167 PHC workers with prior training on HIV testing QA. Data were collected in 2022 using a self-administered questionnaire. STATA version 17.0 was used for data analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Tester accuracy measured by a proficiency testing (PT) score of greater than 80% was achieved among 64.7% of the testers. Comprehensive HIV QA training was significantly associated with a PT score of greater than 80% (<i>P</i> = 0.001). On multivariable analyses, a PT score of greater than 80% was less likely with rural facilities (adjusted odd ratios [aOR] = 0.56, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.36-0.92, <i>P</i> = 0.020), Grade 12 education (aOR = 0.40, 95% CI: 0.19-0.85, <i>P</i> = 0.017), mentorship (aOR = 0.55, 95% CI: 0.35-0.85, <i>P</i> = 0.008), and attitudes towards inaccurate HIV results (aOR = 0.13, 95% CI: 0.02-0.82, <i>P</i> = 0.03); while implementation of QA processes (aOR = 3.94, 95% CI: 1.22-12.74, <i>P</i> = 0.022) and elements of QA in the HIV Testing Services register (aOR = 4.93, 95% CI: 1.45-16.74, <i>P</i> = 0.011) were associated with a PT score of greater than 80%.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Exposure to comprehensive rapid HIV QA training were associated with higher tester accuracy. A framework for QA training is required for standardisation of training in the country.</p>","PeriodicalId":94212,"journal":{"name":"Southern African journal of HIV medicine","volume":"26 1","pages":"1641"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11886584/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143589012","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Differentiated HIV service delivery model for female sex workers in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review. 撒哈拉以南非洲女性性工作者的差异化艾滋病毒服务提供模式:系统评价。
Southern African journal of HIV medicine Pub Date : 2025-02-28 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/sajhivmed.v26i1.1626
Lifutso Motsieloa, Edith Phalane, Amal Abdulrahman, Refilwe N Phaswana-Mafuya
{"title":"Differentiated HIV service delivery model for female sex workers in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review.","authors":"Lifutso Motsieloa, Edith Phalane, Amal Abdulrahman, Refilwe N Phaswana-Mafuya","doi":"10.4102/sajhivmed.v26i1.1626","DOIUrl":"10.4102/sajhivmed.v26i1.1626","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Ensuring uninterrupted HIV treatment for female sex workers (FSWs), who face a disproportionately high HIV burden, is crucial for curbing HIV transmission and disease. Structural, social, and legal barriers impede their access to HIV services. The differentiated service delivery (DSD) model, designed to tailor and decentralise HIV services, aims to overcome these barriers. However, the impact of the DSD model for HIV treatment uptake among FSWs in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is not well documented.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To assess the implementation of the DSD model in improving HIV treatment outcomes among FSWs in SSA.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A systematic review literature was conducted to include available records from January 2019 to March 2024, using electronic databases such as EBSCOhost, Science Direct, SCOPUS, PubMed Central, and others. Ten studies met the eligibility criteria for inclusion for the review. The review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines and was registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (ID: CRD42023440551).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The uptake of HIV treatment services varied depending on whether the DSD model was facility-based, community-based, or a combination of both. Community-based models were generally preferred and led to better treatment outcomes due to their comprehensive health services.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>To improve HIV treatment outcomes for FSWs in SSA, it is essential to strengthen DSD model implementation, access, and utilisation, particularly at the community level.</p>","PeriodicalId":94212,"journal":{"name":"Southern African journal of HIV medicine","volume":"26 1","pages":"1626"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11886544/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143589098","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Hepatitis B seroprevalence among HIV-positive adults in the Free State, South Africa. 南非自由邦艾滋病毒阳性成人中乙型肝炎的血清患病率。
Southern African journal of HIV medicine Pub Date : 2025-02-20 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/sajhivmed.v26i1.1654
Devon Muir, Sabeehah Vawda, Phillip A Bester, Cornel van Rooyen, Dominique Goedhals
{"title":"Hepatitis B seroprevalence among HIV-positive adults in the Free State, South Africa.","authors":"Devon Muir, Sabeehah Vawda, Phillip A Bester, Cornel van Rooyen, Dominique Goedhals","doi":"10.4102/sajhivmed.v26i1.1654","DOIUrl":"10.4102/sajhivmed.v26i1.1654","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>HIV and hepatitis B virus (HBV) coinfection impacts negatively on the prognosis for people living with HIV (PLHIV). HBV is relatively neglected compared to HIV in the South African setting, with limited coinfection seroprevalence data from the Free State.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to determine the seroprevalence of current and previous HBV in PLHIV in the Free State, South Africa.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 1007 residual HIV viral load (VL) samples were selected and screened for markers of current HBV infection (hepatitis B surface antigen [HBsAg]) and previous exposure to HBV (total antibodies to hepatitis B core antigen [HBcTA]) between 01 February 2022 and 31 March 2022. Seroprevalence was assessed for municipal health districts, age, sex, and HIV VL categories.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>HBsAg seroprevalence was 6.26% and HBcTA seroprevalence was 36.05%. HBsAg seroprevalence was significantly higher in men at 8.12% as compared to women at 4.38% (<i>P</i> = 0.014). HBcTA seropositivity was also higher in men than in women, at 42.97% for men and 29.08% for women (<i>P</i> < 0.0001). Peak HBsAg and HBcTA positivity was observed among the 40-59-year age group in both men and women. No significant difference was found in HBV seroprevalence and exposure between districts or HIV VL categories.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings demonstrate that PLHIV in the Free State, South Africa, fall under the intermediate HBV prevalence category. HBV infection remains a public health concern and emphasis should be placed on identifying and addressing programmatic gaps regarding diagnosis and management.</p>","PeriodicalId":94212,"journal":{"name":"Southern African journal of HIV medicine","volume":"26 1","pages":"1654"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11886558/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143589019","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Using a mobile application for antiretroviral therapy adherence in people living with HIV: A longitudinal pilot study. 使用移动应用程序对艾滋病毒感染者抗逆转录病毒治疗依从性:一项纵向试点研究。
Southern African journal of HIV medicine Pub Date : 2025-01-31 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/sajhivmed.v26i1.1646
Rejane Caetani, Susana L Wiechmann, Jacques D Brancher, Vitor H F Oliveira, Rafael Deminice
{"title":"Using a mobile application for antiretroviral therapy adherence in people living with HIV: A longitudinal pilot study.","authors":"Rejane Caetani, Susana L Wiechmann, Jacques D Brancher, Vitor H F Oliveira, Rafael Deminice","doi":"10.4102/sajhivmed.v26i1.1646","DOIUrl":"10.4102/sajhivmed.v26i1.1646","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The success of HIV treatment hinges on consistent adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART).</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To conduct a longitudinal pilot study to assess the feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of a mobile app to improve ART adherence.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This study included adults living with HIV and using ART, who were allocated into two groups according to their willingness to use the app: users of the mobile application for ART management (Mobile) and non-users (Control). The application was developed by the researchers, and uses an alarm system to record ART use. Adherence was also assessed using the '<i>Cuestionario para la Evaluación de la Adhesión al Tratamiento Antiretroviral</i>' (CEAT-VIH) and the Multi-Method Tool questionnaire. Another questionnaire was administered to application users to assess acceptability. After 90 days, all the questionnaires were reapplied.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A significant difference in adherence was observed between the Mobile and Control groups (<i>P</i> = 0.04), but there was no significant difference in time (<i>P</i> = 0.2) or interaction (<i>P</i> = 0.5).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The application was not effective in improving ART adherence and showed low viability, but was considered acceptable among the participants.</p>","PeriodicalId":94212,"journal":{"name":"Southern African journal of HIV medicine","volume":"26 1","pages":"1646"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11830866/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143451123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Kidney disease among adults on tenofovir-based second-line antiretroviral therapy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. 在坦桑尼亚达累斯萨拉姆接受替诺福韦二线抗逆转录病毒治疗的成人肾脏疾病
Southern African journal of HIV medicine Pub Date : 2025-01-31 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/sajhivmed.v26i1.1640
Sabina F Mugusi, Grace A Shayo, Philip G Sasi, Lulu S Fundikira, Eric A Aris, Christopher R Sudfeld, Ferdinand M Mugusi
{"title":"Kidney disease among adults on tenofovir-based second-line antiretroviral therapy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.","authors":"Sabina F Mugusi, Grace A Shayo, Philip G Sasi, Lulu S Fundikira, Eric A Aris, Christopher R Sudfeld, Ferdinand M Mugusi","doi":"10.4102/sajhivmed.v26i1.1640","DOIUrl":"10.4102/sajhivmed.v26i1.1640","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Kidney disease is a growing non-AIDS-related comorbidity among people living with HIV (PLWH). Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) can result in proximal tubulopathy and acute tubular injury, whereas atazanavir/ritonavir (ATV/r) can cause interstitial nephritis and renal stones, both of which can lead to chronic kidney disease.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To examine the relationship between second-line combination antiretroviral therapy (ART) and the risk of kidney disease and morphological changes among PLWH in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A cross-sectional study of adult PLWH receiving TDF-based second-line ART. Socio-demographic and clinical data were gathered, and laboratory tests were conducted to determine the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Ultrasonography was performed to visualise the kidneys.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 323 patients were enrolled (67.8% women), with a median age of 44 (interquartile range [IQR]: 39-51) years. Patients were on second-line ART for a median of 49 [IQR: 25-73] months, and 60% received ATV/r. Low eGFR (< 90 mL/min per 1.73 m<sup>2</sup>) was found in 22% of patients, proportionately higher among patients on ATV/r compared to those on a lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r) (<i>P</i> < 0.05). Nearly one-third (32.2%) of patients had a triad of renal calcinosis, renal calculi, and nephritis on ultrasonography. Patients using ATV/r had significantly smaller kidney volumes and greater proportions of renal calculi and nephritis compared to those on LPV/r (<i>P</i> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Adults on second-line ART containing TDF were found to have a high prevalence of renal kidney disease in the Tanzanian context. Predictors of kidney disease were older age, proteinuria, and ATV/r-based regimen as compared to LPV/r.</p>","PeriodicalId":94212,"journal":{"name":"Southern African journal of HIV medicine","volume":"26 1","pages":"1640"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11830870/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143450418","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Beliefs about HIV cure: A qualitative study of people living with HIV in Soweto, South Africa.
Southern African journal of HIV medicine Pub Date : 2025-01-30 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.4102/sajhivmed.v26i1.1644
Fatima Laher, Naledi Mahlangu, Mbalenhle Sibiya
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