Fibromyalgia in HIV ‐positive patients in Nigeria: A cross‐sectional prospective study

ConclusionThe study found that HIV-positive patients had a significantly higher incidence of fibromyalgia than controls and this was related to active indices of HIV disease. Fibromyalgia had a greater clinical impact on HIV patients than in controls. As a result, fibromyalgia should be identified and treated in people living with HIV.

Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - July 29, 2021 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Airenakho Emorinken, Mercy Ofunami Dic ‐Ijiewere, Cyril Oshomah Erameh, Asuwemhe Johnson Ugheoke, Folasade Ojuolape Agbebaku, Oluwaseun Remi Agbadaola Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research