The human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) belongs to lentivirus group and causes HIV
infection over time, leadingto acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). AIDS
is a condition in which progressive failure of the immune system in humans can
be seen leading to cancers and life-threatening opportunistic infections to
thrive. Journal of HIV & Retro virus is a peer reviewed open access
international journal that publishes top quality scientific articles related to
all the aspects of prevention and treatment techniques of HIV. In the present
volume 2 issue 2 two research articles, a review article and three short
communications were published. Ifeanyichukwuet al. in their research article
showcased the effect of HIV infection on haematological parameters such as
Immunolglbobulin levels in HIV patients.
Their studies
revealed an elevation of IgG levels and ESR with a decrease in HCT and HGB
values in HIV infected patients. Authors concluded that the elevated IgG is due
to the retroviral infection and elevated ESR, which is an indicator of
inflammatory response. Authors suggested that Immunoglobulin can be used as a
marker to monitorHIV. In the research article Ongondiet al. studied about the
nutritional requirements of HIV patients of different ages. Authors concluded
that that malnutrition in HIV/AIDS patients will directly influence the
survival chances, as the malnutrition increases the risk of opportunistic
infections (OIS), and other complications.
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