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Effects of Maraviroc versus Efavirenz in Combination with Zidovudine-Lamivudine on the CD4/CD8 Ratio in Treatment-Naive HIV-Infected Individuals.

Authors :
Serrano-Villar S
Caruana G
Zlotnik A
Pérez-Molina JA
Moreno S
Source :
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy [Antimicrob Agents Chemother] 2017 Nov 22; Vol. 61 (12). Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Nov 22 (Print Publication: 2017).
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

A low CD4/CD8 ratio during treated HIV infection reflects heightened immune activation and predicts death. The effects of different antiretroviral therapy regimens on CD4/CD8 ratio recovery remains unclear. We performed a post hoc analysis of the MERIT study, a randomized, double-blind trial of maraviroc versus efavirenz in combination with zidovudine-lamivudine in treatment-naive HIV-infected individuals. We found higher rates of CD4/CD8 ratio normalization with efavirenz, which was driven by a greater CD8 <superscript>+</superscript> T-cell decline.<br /> (Copyright © 2017 American Society for Microbiology.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1098-6596
Volume :
61
Issue :
12
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28993335
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1128/AAC.01763-17