Cytomegalovirus co-infection with human immunodeficiency virus among children in State Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria

*[1]Bamisaye, O. E., [2],[3],[4]Omoruyi, E. C., 1Badmus, M. M., 1Osuide, M. E., and 5Salami, O. L.

1Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

2Institute of Child Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria      3Clinical Virology Laboratory, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

4Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Edo University, Iyamho, Nigeria 5Infectious Disease Institute, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

*Correspondence to: bamisayeseyi@gmail.com

Abstract:

Background: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) co-infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) poses significant global challenges with possible complications of disease progression in children and adolescents, especially in resource-limited settings. This study investigates the prevalence of CMV among children living with HIV as well as their viral load dynamics and immunological status correlates. Continue reading “Cytomegalovirus co-infection with human immunodeficiency virus among children in State Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria”