Differential effects of sex in a West African cohort of HIV‐1, HIV‐2 and HIV‐1/2 dually infected patients: men are worse off

ConclusionSignificant differences exist between HIV‐infected men and women regardless of HIV type. Men seek treatment at a later stage and, despite better socio‐economic status, have higher mortality and loss to follow‐up than women.

Source: Tropical Medicine and International Health - December 21, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Sanne Jespersen, Bo Langhoff Hønge, Joakim Esbjörnsson, Candida Medina, David Silva Té, Faustino Gomes Correira, Alex Lund Laursen, Lars Østergaard, Andreas Andersen, Peter Aaby, Christian Erikstrup, Christian Wejse, Tags: Original Article Source Type: research