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HIV-Related Immune Activation May Predict Weight Gain and Exacerbate Complications, Especially in Women

March 6, 2019

Even when HIV is well-controlled with antiretroviral therapy, the virus can cause persistent immune activation that contributes to an increased risk of complications such as heart disease and certain cancers. New NIAID-supported research presented today at CROI 2019 in Seattle sheds light on the relationship between immune activation and weight gain.