Baseline CD4 and mortality trends in the South African human immunodeficiency virus programme: Analysis of routine data

Conclusion: A concerningly large proportion of South Africans still initiate ART at low CD4 counts. This is associated with increased mortality and requires targeted interventions to improve delivery of prophylactic regimens and early engagement in care.

Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - July 23, 2019 Category: African Health Authors: Rivka R. Lilian Source Type: research