Malnutrition is one of the earliest complications of HIV infection.
This cross-sectional study (involving 100 newly diagnosed HIV
positive patients) was carried out to evaluate the relationship
between the nutritional status and immune status of HIV positive
patients, and to look into the various factors contributing to
malnutrition in these patients. In the study sample, 46% of the
patients were malnourished according to body mass index, 85% were
malnourished according to triceps skin-fold thickness and 98% were
malnourished according to mid arm muscle circumference.
Tuberculosis, chronic diarrhea, candidiasis and depression were
associated with malnutrition. Nutritional, anthropometric and
laboratory parameters were found to have significant correlation
with the immune status. Hence, nutritional assessment of
HIV-infected persons can identify those at risk for adverse
outcomes from nutritional deficiencies and help in planning
appropriate interventions.
General
Imprint: |
Lap Lambert Academic Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
December 2012 |
First published: |
December 2012 |
Authors: |
Kochhar Rupinder Singh
• Dewan Richa
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 8mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
128 |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-8443-1424-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Medicine >
General issues >
General
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LSN: |
3-8443-1424-5 |
Barcode: |
9783844314243 |
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