TITLE:
Immunological, Virological, Parasitic and Biological Profile of Malaria/HIV Co-Infection in 18 Years Old and Above Patients in Lubumbashi (DR Congo)
AUTHORS:
Christian Kakisingi, Olivier Mukuku, Michel Manika, Augustin Mutombo, Eric Kasamba, Beya Tshikuluila, Paul Mawaw, Claude Mwamba, Oscar Luboya
KEYWORDS:
Malaria/HIV Co-Infection, CD4, Viral Load, Parasite Density, Haemoglobin
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Access Library Journal,
Vol.3 No.5,
May
6,
2016
ABSTRACT:
Introduction: Malaria infection and HIV infection are major public health
issues in several parts of the world. Together they have caused more than a
million deaths per year. Africa, and Sub-Saharan in particular are the most
affected. Our study objective is to determine the prevalence of Malaria/HIV
co-infection and describe its immunological, virological, parasitic and
biological characteristics. Methodology: This is a descriptive, transversal and
multi centric study done on 18 years old and above HIV positive patients, for a
period extending from December 2008 to October 2009 in 5 different HIV
treatment centres. Parameters studied were gender, age, CD4 count, viral load,
parasite density and haemoglobin level. The HIV diagnosis was made according to
the AIDS National Program and malaria according to the Malaria National
Program. Statistic analyses were done using Epi Info 7 software and the Yates
corrected Chi Square test or the Fischer Exact test (when recommended) was used
to check any link between different parameters studied. Statistical
significance was fixed at