Associated factors and prognostic implications of neutropenia in individuals with HIV/AIDS

Abstract Background Neutropenia frequently presents as a hematological manifestation among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). This study explores the factors associated with neutropenia in PLWHA and its prognostic significance. Methods We conducted a retrospective case-control study of the clinical data from 780 cases of individuals living with HIV/AIDS, who were admitted to Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University over the period from January 2016 to September 2020. We categorized the patients into two different groups based on absolute neutrophil Count (ANC): neutropenia group (ANC