Samuel Kyobe, Grace Kisitu, Savannah Mwesigwa, John Farirai, Eric Katagirya, Gaone Retshabile, Lesedi Williams, Angela Mirembe, Lesego Ketumile, Misaki Wayengera, John Mukisa, Gaseene Sebetso, Thabo Diphoko, Marion Amujal, Edgar Kigozi, Fred Katabazi, Ronald Oceng, Busisiwe Mlotshwa, Koketso Morapedi, Betty Nsangi, Edward Wampande, Masego Tsimako, Chester Brown, Ishmael Kasvosve, Moses Joloba, Gabriel Anabwani, Sununguko Mpoloka, Graeme Mardon, Adeodata Kekitiinwa, Neil Hanchard, Jacqueline Kyosiimire, Mogomotsi Matshaba, Dithan Kiragga
OBJECTIVE: We utilize a large retrospective study cohort derived from electronic medical records (EMR) to estimate the prevalence of long-term non-progression (LTNP) and determine the factors associated with progression among children infected with HIV in Botswana and Uganda. METHODS: EMRs from large tertiary HIV clinical centers in Botswana and Uganda were queried to identify LTNP children 0-18 years enrolled between June 2003 and May 2014 and extract demographic and nutritional parameters...
November 28, 2023: International Journal of Infectious Diseases: IJID