Journal of Clinical and Cellular Immunology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9899
ISSN: 2155-9899
Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, College of Health Sciences, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia
Research Article
The Pattern of CD4+ T Cell Recovery and
Determinants of HIV Infected Individuals Receiving Highly Active Antiretroviral Treatment in Mekelle Hospital, Tigray Northern Ethiopia: A
Retrospective Study
Author(s): Letebrhan Weldemhret, Abraham Aregay, Hadish Bekurtsion, Gebremicheal Gebreegziabher, Tsehaye Asmelash and Dawit Gebreegziabher Hagos*
Background: With the development of antiretroviral treatment, the incidence of HIV-related illness and death has significantly decreased. Nevertheless, some individuals living with HIV who are taking Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) do not fully respond to the treatment in terms of immune restoration. This research aimed to examine the CD4+ T cell recovery pattern and factors influencing immune reconstitution among people with HIV on ART in Mekelle Hospital, Tigray, Northern Ethiopia.
Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study involving HIV-positive patients receiving ART followup care was conducted in the hospital from January 2010 to July 2020 data was gathered through the utilization of a pre-tested structured questionnaire, which was administered by skilled data collectors. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS V. 20,.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-9899.23.14.690