Immunologic profiles of HIV-infected and uninfected commercial sex workers in the Vellore regions of Southern India
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Many prostitutes in the Vellore region of Southern India have abnormal immune function, even those who are not HIV-infected. In a study of HIV-infected and non-infected prostitutes, even the non-infected had low CD4 levels and high antibody levels. Because of this, researchers need to be careful when doing immunologic studies on prostitutes.
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes and Human Retrovirology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1077-9450
Year: 1997
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Use of virologic markers in clinical practice
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HIV-1 RNA levels in the blood may be a better indicator of disease progression than other measures. Many doctors measure p24 antigen or CD4 cell counts, but these markers are not a reliable estimate of the patient's prognosis or response to treatment.
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes and Human Retrovirology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1077-9450
Year: 1997
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