SubclinicalPlasmodium falciparumInfection and HIV-1 Viral Load

Kimberly C Brouwer,Ya Ping Shi,Chunfu Yang,Anne M Van Eijk,Altaf A Lal,Renu B Lal,Richard Steketee,Lisa B Mirel,Margarette S Kolczak,Juliana A Otieno,Bernard L Nahlen,John Ayisi

doi:10.3201/eid1302.060573

Abstract

Subclinical<i>Plasmodium falciparum</i>Infection and HIV-1 Viral Load

Highlights

To the Editor: Studies indicate that Plasmodium falciparum infection increases HIV replication in adults [1,2]
Viral load increased in those incorrectly treated for malaria presumptively (Table)
Our findings suggest that low-density malaria infection may not dramatically affect plasma HIV-1 levels in infants

Summary

Introduction

2. John TJ, Jesudason MV, Lalitha MK, Ganesh A, Mohandas V, Cherian T, et al Melioidosis in India: the tip of the iceberg? To the Editor: Studies indicate that Plasmodium falciparum infection increases HIV replication in adults [1,2]. Twenty-four children that were perinatally infected with HIV were included in this substudy.

Results

Conclusion