Biochemical Alterations and Antioxidant Levels in Patients Living with HIV

Abstract

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), is a contagious disease of the immune system caused by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Present study aimed to find out biochemical parameters and antioxidant status of people living with HIV with or without co-morbidities. Total 110 patients enrolled in the study, maximum had no co-morbidities 56%, while 30% had tuberculosis. Majority of the patients were unemployed (35.5%) while 21.8% were unskilled workers. Total serum bilirubin (0.95 ± 0.51), total protein (7.22 ± 1.07) and alkaline phosphatase levels (134.52 ± 64.38) were found to be increased while serum albumin level was found to be decreased slightly (4.17 ± 0.79). Total antioxidant level was found to be reduced with or without co-morbidities in HIV patients. The study concluded for regular monitoring of biochemical parameters and antioxidant levels for better management of peoples living with HIV.