inPractice® - Natural History of Untreated HIV Infection in Older vs Younger Patients

Special Considerations Related to Aging in HIV-Infected Patients

Author: Matthew B. Goetz, MD (More Info)
Section Editor: Judith S. Currier, MD, MSc
Editors in Chief: Daniel R. Kuritzkes, MD; Joseph J. Eron, Jr., MD
Last Reviewed: 9/28/15 (What's New)

Summary

Untreated HIV infection presents increased risk for older vs younger patients
- HIV-1 RNA is generally higher^{[Touloumi 2004]}
- CD4+ cell counts are typically lower^{[CASCADE 2003]}

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Keywords: HIV and Older Patients