DENSIDAD MINERAL ÓSEA BAJA EN VARONES JÓVENES CON INFECCIÓN ASINTOMÁTICA POR EL VIRUS DE LA INMUNODEFICIENCIA HUMANA EN TRATAMIENTO ANTIRRETROVIRAL

Abstract

The aim of this study was determine the frequency of low bone mineral density (BMD) in young men with asymptomatic Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection on antiretroviral therapy for less than 2 years, as well as to compare the frequency of low and normal BMD according to antiretroviral treatment (ART) scheme and level of physical activity. 39 young men with asymptomatic HIV infection and ART less than 2 years were included. A bone densitometry was performed, and the following areas were evaluated: lumbar spine, left femoral neck and total left hip. 12 patients (31%) with low BMD and 27 patients (69%) with normal BMD were found. No differences were found between patients with normal and low BMD according to type of ART and level of physical activity. The frequency of low BMD is high in young men with asymptomatic HIV infection under antiretroviral treatment for less than 2 years.