Bone mineral density increases in HIV-infected children treated with long-term combination antiretroviral therapy

Clin Infect Dis. 2013 Feb;56(4):583-6. doi: 10.1093/cid/cis917. Epub 2012 Oct 24.

Abstract

The long-term treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected children with combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) requires assessment of potential adverse effects, such as osteoporosis. Longitudinal data on bone mineral density (BMD) in HIV-infected children showed that cumulative treatment with cART had a positive impact on BMD over time.

MeSH terms

  • Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active / adverse effects*
  • Bone Density / drug effects*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Osteoporosis / chemically induced*
  • Regression Analysis
  • Time Factors