Gender differences and sex-specific manifestations associated with human immunodeficiency virus infection in women
Gilad, J.; Walfisch, A.; Borer, A.; Schlaeffer, F.
European Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Biology 109(2): 199-205
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0301-2115 PMID: 12860342 DOI: 10.1016/s0301-2115(03)00048-4Document Number: 249672
The rapidly growing rates of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among women has prompted many challenging issues related to the management and consequences of HIV and its complications in this population. This paper reviews the current evidence with regard to various aspects of HIV infection in women. Special emphasis is placed on gender-differences as well as sex-specific manifestation of this disease, including epidemiology, viral load determination and disease progression, related morbidity, and anti-retroviral therapy. It is concluded that current advances in the understanding of HIV infection among women may lead to further refinement and optimization efforts in the management of HIV-infected women.