Affiliation:
1. Medway School of Pharmacy, University of Greenwich and University of Kent at Medway, Kent, United Kingdom
Abstract
December 1, 2021, is “World AIDS Day,” reminding us that HIV infection is still widespread and that many of its long-term effects can be deadly. One of these complications is its effect on the pulmonary vascular beds, leading to an increase in the pulmonary pressure, causing the clinical manifestation of “pulmonary hypertension.” Unfortunately, we are still far from fully understanding the prevalence, mechanics, and pathobiology of “HIV pulmonary hypertension,” especially in Africa and other developing countries where HIV is still common. In addition, the impact of other factors like coinfection and illicit drugs can add and modify the effect on the pulmonary vascular bed, complicating the pathological and clinical effects of HIV. Thus, “World AIDS Day” can be an impetus to pursue further research in this area.
Publisher
American Physiological Society
Subject
Cell Biology,Physiology (medical),Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine,Physiology
Cited by
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1. World AIDS Day 2021: highlighting the pulmonary complications of HIV/AIDS;American Journal of Physiology-Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology;2021-12-01