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The Interrelationship between HIV Infection and COVID-19: A Review of the Literature

Yiyu Wang1, Yu Lai2

  • 1School of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.

Current HIV Research
|December 28, 2023
PubMed

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This review examines the interaction between COVID-19 and HIV, focusing on how the pandemic impacts people living with HIV (PLWH). It explores virology, vaccine effects, and co-infection factors to guide future research and prevention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Virology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has led to global health challenges.
  • Immunosuppressed individuals, including people living with HIV (PLWH), are at higher risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes.
  • The interplay between HIV and SARS-CoV-2 requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the similarities and differences in virology between SARS-CoV-2 and HIV.
  • To assess the impact of COVID-19 vaccines on PLWH.
  • To explore the influence of HIV on COVID-19 and vice versa.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on SARS-CoV-2 and HIV.
  • Analysis of virological characteristics of both viruses.
  • Examination of clinical data and outcomes in co-infected individuals.

Main Results:

  • Identified key virological similarities and differences between SARS-CoV-2 and HIV.
  • Evaluated the efficacy and safety of COVID-19 vaccines in PLWH.
  • Assessed the pandemic's impact on HIV care, prevention, and treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the HIV-SARS-CoV-2 interaction is crucial for managing co-infections.
  • Further research is needed to optimize prevention and treatment strategies for PLWH during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Potential links between HIV and COVID-19 may offer novel insights for co-infection avoidance.

Keywords:
CoinfectionHIVKeywords: COVID-19PLWHSARS-CoV-2epidemicvirus

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