Thyroid function among HIV/AIDS patients on highly active anti-retroviral therapy.

Objectives: To assess the thyroid function among Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) patients on anti-retroviral drugs: stavudine, lamivudine and nevirapine and to establish the prevalence of non-thyroid illness.

Design: Laboratory based comparative cross-sectional study.

Setting: Comprehensive care clinics at KNH and Mbagathi District Hospital.