The prevalence of HIV seropositivity and associated cytopenias in full blood counts processed at an academic laboratory in Soweto, South Africa.
Background. The HIV epidemic in South Africa (SA) has had a substantial impact on laboratory services, at least partially owing to the well-described propensity to cytopenias in HIV-positive patients. Objectives. (i) To formally gauge the impact of HIV infection on the state sector haematology serv...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Health and Medical Publishing Group
2017-03-01
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Series: | South African Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/view/11838/7997 |