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[Hypertriglyceridemia during active intercurrent infections in HIV-infected patients]
A Montero1, A A Albrecht, A Isea
1Hospital Intendente Carrasco, Rosario, Argentina. amontero@sede.unr.edu.ar
Gaceta Medica De Mexico
|April 16, 1999
Summary
Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is more common in HIV patients. This study found HTG significantly associated with intercurrent infections in HIV-infected individuals, suggesting HTG as a potential marker for infections.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Infectious Diseases
- Clinical Chemistry
Background:
- Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is prevalent in HIV-infected individuals.
- The link between HTG and clinical conditions in HIV patients requires further elucidation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between CD4+ cell count, HTG, and active infections in hospitalized HIV patients.
Main Methods:
- Serum triglyceride levels and clinical data were analyzed from HIV-infected patients and healthy controls.
- Patients were categorized based on the presence or absence of intercurrent infections.
Main Results:
- HIV patients exhibited significantly higher triglyceride levels than controls.
- HTG was detected in 27% of HIV patients, with a strong correlation to intercurrent infections (68% vs 8%).
Conclusions:
- HTG is more frequent in HIV patients and significantly associated with intercurrent infections.
- HTG may serve as an unspecific marker for detecting infections in HIV-positive individuals.