Background. South Africa is currently experiencing one of the most severe AIDS epidemics in the world. The major challenge lies in prompt identification and early initiation of treatment in those eligible for HAART. Clinical ...

Objectives: To evaluate differences in virologic outcomes between adolescents and pre-adolescents initiated on HAART and to determine the patient baseline variables associated with virologic suppression. Design: Retrospective ...

ABSTRACT Introduction South Africa is estimated to have the largest number of HIV infected adults in Southern Africa with a higher HIV prevalence in females compared to males. While significant reductions in morbidity ...

Background To investigate whether in-utero exposure to highly active antiretroviral treatment (HAART) is associated with low birth weight and/or preterm birth in a population of South African women with advanced HIV ...

Background: Highly Active Antiretroviral Treatment (HAART) has reduced the frequency of weight loss/wasting associated with HIV infection. However, weight loss remains a problem, even in the HAART era. Objectives: This ...

Background: Few studies have compared the sociodemographic characteristics and treatment outcomes of HIV/AIDS patients in rural and urban South Africa. Aim: This study compared the baseline socio-demographic characteristics ...