HIV is associated with endothelial activation despite ART, in a sub-Saharan African setting

Conclusions HIV infection is associated with endothelial activation despite antiretroviral treatment. Our findings underscore the need for larger clinical cohorts to better understand the contribution of this perturbation of the endothelial function to the increasing burden of cardiovascular diseases in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Source: Neurology Neuroimmunology and Neuroinflammation - December 21, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Kamtchum-Tatuene, J., Mwandumba, H., Al-Bayati, Z., Flatley, J., Griffiths, M., Solomon, T., Benjamin, L. Tags: HIV, All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke, Case control studies Article Source Type: research