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ArticleBMC immunology2025

Analysis of the clinical characteristics of poor immunological reconstitution in AIDS patients after long-term antiviral therapy in Xinjiang, China.

Kejun Pan, Maimaitiaili Wubuli, Tao Zhang, Shan Fan, Xiaobo Lu

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Kejun PanInfectious Diseases and Liver Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, 137 Liyushan Road South, Xinshi District, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830054, China.
Maimaitiaili WubuliInfectious Diseases and Liver Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, 137 Liyushan Road South, Xinshi District, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830054, China.
Tao ZhangInfectious Diseases and Liver Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, 137 Liyushan Road South, Xinshi District, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830054, China.
Shan FanInfectious Diseases and Liver Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, 137 Liyushan Road South, Xinshi District, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830054, China.
Xiaobo LuInfectious Diseases and Liver Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, 137 Liyushan Road South, Xinshi District, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830054, China. xjykdluxiaobo@126.com.

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objectiveTo investigate the clinical characteristics of poor immunological reconstitution in AIDS patients after long-term antiviral therapy in the Xinjiang region and to analyze the possible factors leading to poor immunological reconstitution.

methodsWe enrolled 735 AIDS patients who received HAART and followed up for at least 96 weeks at the Infection and Liver Disease Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University from March 2004 to February 2021. The clinical characteristics of all patients were summarized, and univariate and multivariate statistical analyses were performed on general conditions, clinical data, laboratory tests, and other factors.

resultsAmong the 735 patients, 506 were male (68.8%) and 229 were female (31.2%). The average age was 40.11 ± 11.88 years. The incidence rate of poor immunological reconstitution was 12.7% (94 patients). Univariate analysis showed that age at the start of antiviral therapy (P < 0.05), presence of opportunistic infections in the last three months (P < 0.05), herpes zoster symptoms before treatment (P < 0.05), WHO clinical staging (P < 0.05), and lower levels of CD4 + T lymphocyte count, CD4/CD8 ratio, lymphocyte count, hemoglobin, and albumin were significant factors. Multivariate logistic regression identified presence of herpes zoster (OR = 5.668, 95% CI: 2.312–12.769, P < 0.01), lower CD4 + T lymphocyte count (OR = 0.008, 95% CI: 0.002–0.027, P < 0.01), and reduced albumin levels (OR = 3.428, 95% CI: 1.487–7.896, P < 0.01) as independent risk factors.

conclusionEarly intervention and comprehensive assessment are essential to reduce the incidence of poor immunological reconstitution, providing insights for clinical practice and public health strategies.

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Acquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeAntiviral AgentsImmune ReconstitutionAdultAntiretroviral Therapy, Highly ActiveCD4-CD8 RatioCD4 Lymphocyte CountChinaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedAntiviral AgentsAIDSAntiviral therapyClinical characteristicsPoor immunological reconstitution

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