Body composition in women with HIV/AIDS : the relevance of exercise
Date
2008-07
Authors
Myburgh, Kathryn H.
De Bruto, Petro C.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG)
Abstract
Untreated infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
leads to severe physical debilitation, culminating in the acquired
immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Multiple infections,
body mass loss, physical weakness and wasting are characteristic
manifestations of each of the four stages of HIV/AIDS, respectively
(Table I). The latter two impact especially on the affected person’s
ability to function, as well as on social and economic levels.
However, even though antiretroviral treatment (ART) is now
available at many selected public clinics in South Africa, it only
complicates the issues surrounding body composition and physical
function.
Description
The original publication is available at http://www.cmej.org.za/index.php/cmej
Keywords
HIV positive persons -- Exercise therapy, Weight loss -- Prevention, AIDS (Disease in women), Lipodystropohy syndrome
Citation
Myburgh, K.H. & De Bruto, P.C. 2008. Body Composition in women with HIV/AIDS: the relevance of exercise. Continuing Medical Education, 26(7): 339-345.