Rheumatological Manifestations in HIV-Positive Patients: A Single-Center Study.

Introduction: Rheumatological manifestations (RM) are very common in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients. The aim of this study was to determine the clinical spectrum of musculoskeletal involvement and relationship with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stage and CD4+ cells and other factors.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 75 patients of over 18 years of either sex with confirmed HIV status attending a tertiary care hospital in north India in one calendar year.