Low levels of Plasmodium falciparum parasitaemia among patients receiving antiretroviral therapy at the treatment centre of the Regional Hospital Bamenda, Northwest Cameroon.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malaria and HIV are leading causes of death in Africa, including Cameroon. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is expected to boost immunity and reduce vulnerability to opportunistic infections. Reports on comorbidities including malaria are common in Cameroon.

Objectives

To determine the prevalence of malaria parasitaemia, clinical manifestations, treatment related factors and prevention methods associated with malaria parasitaemia as well as parasite density among HIV patients on ART.

Methods

It was a cross-sectional study among HIV patients on ART at the Regional Hospital Bamenda. A pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect data on participants' socio-demographic characteristics, clinical manifestations, history of HIV treatment and malaria prevention method

SUBMITTER: Ebai CB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11778629 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature