HIV patients 'more prone to bone fractures'
Friday 11th March 2011
People with HIV are at a higher risk of bone fractures, research has indicated.
A study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases found that annual fracture rates among HIV patients were between 1.98 and 3.69 times greater than for the general population.
Study author Benjamin Young, of the Rocky Mountain Center for AIDS Research, Education and Services in Denver said age, substance abuse, hepatitis C co-infection and diabetes were all associated with fractures among HIV patients.
"This study also highlights for the first time a potential association between fracture risk and CD4 cell count. The optimal clinical management of bone health in HIV-infected individuals is not well defined and remains controversial," he added.
The HIV virus attacks the body's immune system, meaning sufferers are more prone to developing serious conditions such as cancer. While there is no cure for HIV, treatments are able to ensure most patients can lead a relatively normal life.
Written by Megan Smith
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