Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Hodgkin's Lymphoma in South Africa : An Emerging Problem
Joint Authors
Fazel, Fatima
Philip, Vinitha
Patel, Moosa
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-02-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) occurs with increasing frequency in human-immunodeficiency-virus-(HIV-) infected individuals.
The natural history and behaviour of HIV-HL is different, being more atypical and aggressive.
The association between HIV and HL appears to be primarily EBV driven.
HAART use does not significantly impact on the incidence of HL.
Indeed, the risk of HL has increased in the post-HAART era.
However, the advent of HAART has brought renewed hope, allowing standard therapeutic options to be used more optimally, with better treatment outcomes.
Despite the renewed optimism, the overall survival of HIV-HL patients remains less favourable than that in HIV-seronegative patients.
This is particularly true in sub-Saharan Africa, where there is a significant burden of HIV/AIDS and where more than half the patients are HAART naive at diagnosis of HL.
The similarities and differences of a South African cohort of HIV-HL are presented in this paper.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Patel, Moosa& Philip, Vinitha& Fazel, Fatima. 2011. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Hodgkin's Lymphoma in South Africa : An Emerging Problem. Advances in Hematology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Patel, Moosa…[et al.]. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Hodgkin's Lymphoma in South Africa : An Emerging Problem. Advances in Hematology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Patel, Moosa& Philip, Vinitha& Fazel, Fatima. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Hodgkin's Lymphoma in South Africa : An Emerging Problem. Advances in Hematology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-482183
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-482183