HCV co-infection is associated with metabolic abnormalities among HAART naive HIV-infected persons

Conclusion: HIV-HCV co-infection may be associated with a predictable decline in plasma cholesterol, but FPG may not be sufficient to demonstrate insulin resistance in these persons.

Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - August 8, 2017 Category: Rural Health Authors: MA Kuti JO Akinyemi BO Ogunbosi KM Kuti OA Adesina OA Awolude OS Michael IF Adewole Source Type: research