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The Relationship between Skin manifestations and
CD4 counts among HIV positive patientsFarrokh Rad1, Ebrahim Ghaderi2, Ghobad Moradi3, Latifeh Mafakheri4
ABSTRACT
Objective: Skin manifestations are common clinical features among HIV positive patients. The aim of this study was to document skin manifestations and their relationships with CD4 cell counts among HIV positive patients in Sanandaj.
Methodology: This was a descriptive study. The patients were examined for skin disorders by a dermatologist and CD4 counts were obtained from the patient’s medical records. Independent samples T test were used for data analysis.
Results: In this study 66 (94.3%) patients had at least one skin problem. Fungal infections were the most common cause. The eight most common types of mucocutaneous problems were gingivitis, pallor, itching, photosensitivity, seborrheic dermatitis, candidiasis, folliculitis and tinea versicolor. The most common manifestation was gingivitis. Mean CD4 cell counts were lower in individuals with viral and bacterial skin diseases (P <0.05).
Conclusion: The results of this study indicated that skin problems were common among HIV positive patients. Patients with advanced stages of skin disorders had relatively lower CD4 counts. Therefore examination of skin is recommended for all HIV positive patients for early detection of skin disorders, as early diagnosis and management of dermatologic problems will improve the quality of life in HIV positive patients.
KEY WORDS: HIV, Skin Disease, CD4.
Pak J Med Sci January - March 2008 Vol. 24 No. 1 114-117
1. Farrokh Rad M.D,
Dermatologist,
Assistance Professor
Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences,
2. Ebrahim Ghaderi M.D,
General Practitioner
Smart of Disease Control and Prevention Group
3. Ghobad Moradi,
General Practitioner and MPH,
Manager of Disease Control and Prevention Group
4. Latifeh Mafakheri,
Bachelor of Disease Control and Prevention Group
2-4: Kurdistan Province’s Health Centre
1-4: Abidar Ave, Sanandaj,
Post code: 66186/34683
Kurdistan – Iran.
Correspondence
Farrokh Rad
E-Mail: dr_farokh_rad@yahoo.com
ebrahimghaderi@yahoo.com
* Received for Publication: August 6, 2007
* Revision Received: November 22, 2007
* Revision Accepted: November 30, 2007
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