Immune imbalance and activation are associated with lower lung function in youth with perinatally acquired HIV

J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2020 May;145(5):1473-1476. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2019.12.890. Epub 2019 Dec 23.

Abstract

High CD8 T-cells and low CD4/CD8 are associated with lower lung function among youth living with perinatally-acquired HIV, despite antiretroviral therapy and CD4 preservation/reconstitution. Understanding these underlying mechanisms is critical to mitigate lung function impairment.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Multicenter Study
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes / immunology
  • CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes / immunology
  • Child
  • Female
  • Forced Expiratory Volume
  • HIV Infections* / immunology
  • HIV Infections* / physiopathology
  • HIV Infections* / transmission
  • Humans
  • Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical*
  • Kenya
  • Lung / physiopathology
  • Lymphocyte Count
  • Male
  • United States
  • Young Adult