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Thompson LH, Sochocki M, Friesen T, Bresler K, Keynan Y, Kasper K, Becker M. Medical ward admissions among HIV-positive patients in Winnipeg, Canada, 2003–10. Int J STD AIDS 2012; 23:287-8. [DOI: 10.1258/ijsa.2011.011309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
Abstract
Canadian data regarding the characteristics of HIV-positive patients admitted to hospital as well as the causes and patterns of admissions remain limited. Chart reviews were performed to ascertain admission diagnosis, co-morbidities and CD4 counts among this sub-population, which had an over-representation of Aboriginal persons. Infectious diseases, particularly pneumonia, represent the most common admission diagnosis for HIV-positive persons in Winnipeg. Further, individuals presenting to hospital often have very low CD4 counts, representing significant immune suppression. Earlier HIV diagnosis and treatment in an effort to delay the onset of advanced disease and hospitalization is needed.
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Affiliation(s)
- L H Thompson
- Centre for Global Public Health, University of Manitoba
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- Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba
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- Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba
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- Manitoba HIV Program, Winnipeg, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba
- Manitoba HIV Program, Winnipeg, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba
- Manitoba HIV Program, Winnipeg, Canada
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- Centre for Global Public Health, University of Manitoba
- Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba
- Manitoba HIV Program, Winnipeg, Canada
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Stock S, Ostry A, Labrèche F. Canadian occupational health and safety research in action: advances and challenges. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH = REVUE CANADIENNE DE SANTE PUBLIQUE 2010; 101 Suppl 1:S3-S7. [PMID: 20629440 PMCID: PMC6973699 DOI: 10.1007/bf03403839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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