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==Overview==
==Overview==
*An observational prospective study found out that the incidence of HIV-infected individuals to be affected by SARS-CoV-2 was similar to the general population.
*Specific antiretroviral therapy did not affect COVID-19 severity.
*[[Immunosuppression]](low CD4 cell counts) was associated with COVID-19 severity.
*Patients with HIV infection often have other comorbidities(lung disease, cardiovascular disease) therefore, increasing the risk for severe-COVID-19 disease.


==Historical Perspective==
==Historical Perspective==

Revision as of 17:49, 10 July 2020

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Overview

  • An observational prospective study found out that the incidence of HIV-infected individuals to be affected by SARS-CoV-2 was similar to the general population.
  • Specific antiretroviral therapy did not affect COVID-19 severity.
  • Immunosuppression(low CD4 cell counts) was associated with COVID-19 severity.
  • Patients with HIV infection often have other comorbidities(lung disease, cardiovascular disease) therefore, increasing the risk for severe-COVID-19 disease.

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