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HIV and metabolic syndrome: A comparison with the general population

Authors :
Bonfanti, Paolo
Giannattasio, Christina
Ricci, Elena
Facchetti, Rita
Rosella, Elena
Franzetti, Marzia
Cordier, Laura
Pusterla, Luigi
Bombelli, Michele
Sega, Roberto
Quirino, Tiziana
Mancia, Giuseppe
Source :
Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999). August 1, 2007, Vol. 45 Issue 4, p426, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) in HIV-positive patients is compared with that of a sample of general Italian population. It is found that the risk of MS is greater in HIV-infected patients than in the normal people.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15254135
Volume :
45
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.167277902