Project Title
Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) in schistosomiasis patients undergoing HAART
Project Objectives
To study the Immunopathogenesls, clinical aspects and management of manifestation of IRIS in HIV-schistosome co-infection patients undergoing HAART In western Kenya. Schistosome infections are common in the same areas where HIV prevalence is also high.
Results & Outcomes
622 HIV-positive patients were followed. In the first year of follow up 12
patients expressed signs and symptoms of IRIS of whom two met the
case definition of IRIS. As a requirement for all staff participants on this
project, GCP/GCLP training was provided online from the EDCTPsponsored
AMANET online courses.
Host Organisation
| Department | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) | Kenya |
EDCTP Project
TA.2008.40200.007
EDCTP Program
EDCTP1
EDCTP Project Call
Senior Fellowship (SF)
Study Design
Prevalence study on IRIS in schistomiasis on HAART