BMC Infect Dis
November 2019
Background: Despite the numerous intervention programmes, HIV still remains a public health concern with a high impact in Sub-Saharan Africa region. Oxidative stress has been documented in HIV subjects as viral infection promotes prolonged activation of immune system, hence, production of increased reactive oxygen species.
Methods: We studied 180 subjects.
Background: Low concentration of trace elements has been associated with poor prognosis and mortality in HIV infection.
Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 100 HIV-infected subjects (70 were on ART treatment, while 30 were ART naïve). Fifty (50) apparently healthy controls were enrolled.