Comparisons of causes of death and mortality rates among HIV-infected persons: analysis of the pre-, early, and late HAART (highly active antiretroviral therapy) eras


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Finds that despite increasing concerns regarding antiretroviral resistance, the death rate among HIV-infected persons declined. A shift in the causes of death toward non-HIV-related causes suggests a more comprehensive health care approach may be needed for optimal life expectancy.

Author
N.F. Crum, R. Riffenburgh, S. Wegner, B. Agan, S. Tasker, et.al.
Reference
Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 41, 2, 2006, pp. 194–200
Format
Academic article
Countries
Global