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Some Coagulation and Haematological Parameters of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Positive Individuals Accessing Clinic in Haart Centers in Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria

tseghosimhe Egiemhe Friday, Ajugwo Anslem

Abstract

Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has significantly reduced the scourge of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and its associated mortality, but systemic complications, haematological changes and other complications have been reported in patients receiving HAART (or ART).

Keywords

HaematologicalCoagulationHuman Immunodeficiency VirusAnti-retroviral

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