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Thyroid function in human immunodeficiency virus patients treated with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART): a longitudinal study

Giordano Madeddu, A Spanu, Francesca Chessa, Giovanna Calia, Carla Lovigu, Patrizia Solinas, M Mannazzu, Antonio Falchi, María Stella Mura, Giuseppe Madeddu

Clinical Endocrinology · 2006 · 95 citations · 62 references

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Abstract

HAART, particularly stavudine, is associated with a high prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism. Hypotheses are made regarding responsible mechanisms and risk factors. Thyroid function should be tested and sequentially rechecked in HAART patients.

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