Thyroid dysfunction in human immunodeficiency virus-infected children and its correlation with CD4(+) T lymphocyte count.

Context: Thyroid dysfunction has been reported in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals including children. Some studies have reported that thyroid dysfunction may be a marker of severity or progression of HIV.

Aims: The aim was to study thyroid function in HIV-infected children with and without highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART).