Iron deficiency anemia in HIV infection: immunologic and virologic response

Afacan, Y.E.; Hasan, M.S.; Omene, J.A.

Journal of the National Medical Association 94(2): 73-77

2002


ISSN/ISBN: 0027-9684
PMID: 11853049
Document Number: 544840
We report the immunologic and virologic response of iron deficiency anemia in two cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals. The findings of this report suggest that caution be exercised in prescribing iron supplements to HIV-infected patients. The treatment of iron deficiency anemia should be combined with antiretroviral agents in people living with HIV/AIDS to avoid adverse immunologic and virologic consequences.

Document emailed within 1 workday
Secure & encrypted payments