@article{ajidm2020813,
author={{BR, Ossibi Ibara and ELP, Bemba and FH, Okemba Okombi and M, Mouloungui and T, Adoua Doukaga and E, Angonga Pabota and M, Ekat and BF, Ellenga-Mbolla},
title={Opportunistic Infections in Patients Living with HIV at Brazzaville University Hospital: Prevalence and Associated Factors},
journal={American Journal of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology},
volume={8},
number={1},
pages={20--23},
year={2020},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajidm/8/1/3},
issn={2328-4064},
abstract={<b>Objectives</b>: To determine the prevalence of opportunistic infections in the Infectious Diseases Department and to look for associated factors. <b>Patients and Methods</b>: A descriptive and analytical retrospective study of patients living with HIV, diagnosed in pre- or per-hospitalization, receiving or not receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy, in which an opportunistic infection related to AIDS has been documented. <b>Results</b>: A total of 548 patients included (22.7% of admissions) of average age of 39.9¡À11.2 years (17-82 years), mostly female (n-339; 61.9%), singles (n-403;73.5%), with a primary education level (n-218;39.8%). The majority (n=403; 73,5%) came from an urban area, with a primary education level (n-218;39.8%), residing in cities (n-403;73).77 Patients working in the informal sector were overwhelmingly represented (n-357;65.1) followed by the unemployed (n-51; 9.3%). The average consultation time was 29 ¡À3.5 (6-42) days. Type 1 HIV was the most found (419; 78.1%) and Lower CD4&lt; 200/mm3 in 93 patients. The most common opportunistic infections found were Tuberculosis (n-231;42.2%), Toxoplasmosis (n-85;15.5%) and Neuromeningeal Cryptococcosis (n-58; 10.6%). Only 381 patients were on ARTV (69.5%), first-line (n-124; 74.3%). The average length of hospital stay was 20.4-11.8 (5-60) days. The overall lethality was 68%. <b>Conclusion</b>: Opportunistic infections remain common at the Brazzaville University Hospital in an HIV-depressed population1. Tuberculosis affects lethality, which is high as a result of therapeutic non-compliance. This is to say the importance of early HIV testing and management to minimize the emergence of opportunistic diseases in this area.},
doi={10.12691/ajidm-8-1-3}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}