The dynamics of clinical and paraclinical indices under the action of first-line antiretroviral regimes in the Republic of Moldova

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ART - antiretroviral treatment, HIV - human immunodeficiency virus

Abstract

In the last years, various ART regimens are available for the treatment of HIV+ patients, which have shown efficiency and safety in clinical trials. Objective of the study – Evaluation of clinical and paraclinical indices on of first-line ART regimens. A descriptive (retrospective) study described on 120 patients, eligible for the study being primary detected HIV infection who started first-line ART, with age average of 32 years. ART regimens initiated were: TDF/FTC/EFV-91 patients, TDF/3TC/ EFV-13, 3TC/NVP/d4T-5, AZT/3TC/EFV-7, AZT/3TC NFV-1, AZT/3TC /NVP-3 being monitored virologically, immunologically and clinically for 1, 2, 3 years of treatment. Out of the 120 patients, 54 (45%) were up to 30 years, out of which 83% had the infection transmitted sexually. Out of all the patients, 68 was late presented, out of which 18 were detected in the AIDS stage. Opportunistic infections mainly present were: oropharyngeal candidiasis in 64, pulmonary tuberculosis in 17, Herpes Zoster in 10, Wasting syndrome in 20, encephalopathy HIV-1, TB-17. Detected comorbidities were: chronic viral hepatitis B in 14, chronic viral hepatitis B+C – in 1 (0.83%), chronic viral hepatitis C – 24 patients. Diagnosed concomitant diseases of the respiratory tract - 24 patients, concomitant diseases of the digestive tract - 35 patients. The study showed the necessity of early identification and promptly initiation of ART, patient adherence to therapy so as to optimize treatment outcome and contribute to quality of life and reduction of HIV transmission.

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Published

2026-04-15

How to Cite

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Micsanschi, P. et al. 2026. The dynamics of clinical and paraclinical indices under the action of first-line antiretroviral regimes in the Republic of Moldova. Public Health Economy and Management in Medicine. 3(96) (Apr. 2026), 53–59.

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