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An update of human immunodeficiency virus infection: Bleeding disorders.
Author: Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu1*, Felix Amekpor2, Godfred Yawson Scott2, Chetachi B. Alachedo3
Publisher: J Pub Health Nutri
Published: 2023
Section: School of Allied Health Sciences
Abstract
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has been linked to a number of coagulation
disorders. High plasma von Willebrand factor concentrations have been associated with HIV
illness and may be a sign of active endothelium. Human Immunodeficiency Virus -related
thrombocytopenia (Tr-HIV) is the most common haemostatic disorder with a high morbidity
and affects patients from every risk group independently of age, sex, or stage of infection