A study to identify common neuropathies in adults on highly active antiretroviral therapy at maina soko military hospital from january 2011 to december 2012/
Richwell Hakacha.
- Lusaka: University of Zambia , School of Medicine, 2014.
- xv,48p.: ill.
A study submitted in partial fullfilment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physiotherapy.
Includes bibliographical references.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection/ Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a global pandemic and has become one of the world's most serious health and development challenges, with cases reported from virtually every country. the prevalence of neuropathy in HIV patients has increased substantially since the introduction of highly active antireteoviral therapy (HAART). The primary aim of this study was to identify neuropathies commonly observed in adult males and females on HAART at Maina soko military hospital who accessed this service from january 2010 to December 2012.