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Journal
BoneKEy Reports
ISSN
2047-6396
Volume
4
Year
2015

Article Facts

Title
HIV infection and osteoporosis
DOI
10.1038/bonekey.2015.3
Authors

Juliet Compston

Online Date
02/11/2015

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HIV infection and osteoporosis

Juliet Compston


DOI:10.1038/bonekey.2015.3

Abstract

In the past two decades, the life expectancy of people living with HIV infection has increased significantly, and osteoporosis has emerged as a significant comorbidity. In addition to traditional risk factors for fracture, specific factors related to HIV infection are also likely to contribute, including antiretroviral therapy. The heterogeneity of the HIV-infected population in terms of age and ethnicity presents many challenges to the prevention and management of bone disease, and further studies are required to establish optimal approaches to risk assessment and treatment.

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