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Antiphospholipid Antibody Profile In Hiv/Aids Patients, Inolyn Pandjaitan, Nanang Sukmana, Shufrie Effendy
Antiphospholipid Antibody Profile In Hiv/Aids Patients, Inolyn Pandjaitan, Nanang Sukmana, Shufrie Effendy
Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia
Introduction. Through the process of molecular mimicry, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection can increase the concentration of antiphospholipid antibody (APA) which has possible association with thrombosis. The molecular mimicry in this HIV/AIDS patients is influenced by several factors, such as immunocompromised condition, the use of antitretroviral (ARV) therapy, hepatitis B and C coinfection, use of other drugs, and history of intravenous drug user (IDU). We conducted this study to determine the profile and prevalence of antiphospholipid antibody in patients with HIV/ AIDS in Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital. Further, we explored the relationship between APA in HIV/AIDS patients with the …