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Impact of ART Adherence on Liver and Kidney Function in HIV-infected Individuals in Nigeria

Chibuzo, Olachi Lilian & Bob-Chile Agada, Adaeze · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) may worsen organ impairment in persons living with HIV (PLHIV). Objective: To assess the effect of ART adherence on hepatic and renal functions in patients with HIV. Methods: A cross-sectional comparative study was conduc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i91422

Epidemiological, Therapeutic, and Molecular Challenges of HIV in the Central African Republic: A Literature Review

Laris Michael Dan-Houron Bejendo, Héritier Lango, Clotaire Donatien Rafaï, Wanh-Ingo Hereidebona, Christelle Bobossi, Coreta Baguida Bokia, Moynam Heredeibona, Boniface Koffi & Ernest Lango-Yaya · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2026

Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a major public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa. The Central African Republic (CAR) is characterized by a generalized epidemic with persistently high prevalence, ongoing transmission, and significant structural health s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i51748

Determinants of Antiretroviral Therapy Interruption among Adolescents Living with HIV in Yirol West County, South Sudan

Akech Awan Adit & Ramzy Muorwel Matueny · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Adolescents living with HIV have poorer retention in care and higher rates of interruption in treatment than children and adults, especially in fragile settings. Evidence from South Sudan remains limited. This study examined determinants of antiretroviral therapy inte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i51385

Trends in Viral Load Suppression among Adults on ART: A Five-Year Retrospective Study in North-central Nigeria

Tar Bem, Nwagbo Ambrose Nnaemeka, Ngwoke Kelechi & Okwudili Chiedu Chukwudimma · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the trends in viral load suppression among adults on ART: a five-year retrospective study in North central Nigeria, since Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has claimed the lives of many people globally and impacted negatively on the he...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i21180

Low Viral Load Testing in HIV Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy: Mitigation Measures in Ghana

Mubarick Nungbaso Asumah, Abdulai Abubakari, M. Awell Olives Mutaka, Doreen-Remember Donkor & Raphael Abolasom Kumah · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

The “Type of Article” of this paper is “Letter to the Editor”. This paper discuses about: “Low Viral Load Testing in HIV Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy: Mitigation Measures in Ghana”. No formal abstract is available. Readers are requested to read the full article.

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i8847

Evaluation of Serum Copper and Zinc Concentrations in Relation to Clinical Status among Adult People Living with HIV/AIDS in North-West Ethiopia

Abera Admasu Birhanu, Bezuayehu Kerisew Semahagn, Endalkachew Nibret Simegn, Melaku Adal Eshetie & Abayneh Munshea Abitew · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2020

Aims: To evaluate serum copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) concentration in relation to clinical status among people living with HIV/AIDS for possible interventions. Study Design: A cross-sectional study design was used. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted between January...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i530203

Screening for Hepatitis B Virus among HIV Infected Women Seeking Antiretroviral Therapy at National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Abuja, Nigeria

Y. Ya’aba, S. B. Mohammed, K. T. Olatunji, A. R. Abdulmumin, A. Abubakar, M. Usoroh, O. C. Daniel & J. F. Nfongeh · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is endemic and well documented in different locations of Nigeria among different sub-groups. Information regarding the prevalence of HBV in HIV infected women is scarce especially in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria. Aim: This study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i430127

Assessing the Impact of Antiretroviral Therapy on CD4, Hemoglobin Level and Weight in HIV Infected Children (0-15 Years) Residing in Nkambe, North West Region, Cameroon

Lem Edith Abongwa, Ntonifor Helen Ngum, Nantia Akono Edouard, Nfor Germaine & Charles Fokunang · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Background: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has greatly decreased the mortality and morbidity of children living with HIV by reducing the viral load, increase CD4 count thus improving the health of HIV clients. This study seeks to assess the impact of ART on CD4+ Cell Count, weight...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/26088