Effect of selenium supplementation on CD4 T-cell recovery, viral suppression, morbidity and quality of life of HIV-infected patients in Rwanda: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Effect of selenium supplementation on CD4 T-cell recovery, viral suppression, morbidity and quality of life of HIV-infected patients in Rwanda: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Low levels of serum selenium are associated with increased risk of mortality among HIV+ patients in East Africa. We aim to assess the effect of selenium supplementation on CD4 cell count, HIV viral load, opportunistic infections, and...

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Main Authors: Nzabandora Jean, Mukarukundo Veneranda, Habarurema Donatille, Nyiransabimana Julienne, Haguma Jean, Murebwayire Antoinette, Ntizimira Christian, Baziruwiha Marcel, Umurerwa Alice, Fay Heather, Smyth Richard, Tayari Jean-Claude K, Kayumba Josephine, Mutabazi Vincent, Kamwesiga Julius, Nzamwita Pascal, Mukazayire Ernestine, Mills Edward J, Seely Dugald, McCready Douglas J, Warren Don
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Trials
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/12/1/192

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