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ea0077lb1 | Late Breaking | SFEBES2021

Effect of Dolutegravir on adrenal function in HIV patients on ARVs using serum and salivary cortisol assay

Ramalan Mansur , Gezawa Ibrahim , Babamaiyaki Musa , Babashani Musa , Aliyu Mukthar

Background: The use of Dolutegravir (DTG) in the treatment of patients with HIV has been associated with reports of unexpected excess weight gain. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of DTG on the adrenal cortisol levels of HIV patients initiated on antiretroviral therapy (ART).Methods: Adult patients (≥18 years) newly initiated on ART were recruited into two groups (n-100 participants in each group). One group was initiated on a DTG-...

ea0077lb1 (1) | Late Breaking | SFEBES2021

Effect of Dolutegravir on adrenal function in HIV patients on ARVs using serum and salivary cortisol assay

Ramalan Mansur , Gezawa Ibrahim , Babamaiyaki Musa , Babashani Musa , Aliyu Mukthar

Background: The use of Dolutegravir (DTG) in the treatment of patients with HIV has been associated with reports of unexpected excess weight gain. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of DTG on the adrenal cortisol levels of HIV patients initiated on antiretroviral therapy (ART).Methods: Adult patients (≥18 years) newly initiated on ART were recruited into two groups (n-100 participants in each group). One group was initiated on a DTG-...