Association of low CD4 cell count and intrauterine growth retardation in Thailand

• Main Authors: Johann Cailhol, Gonzague Jourdain, Sophie Le Coeur, Patrinee Traisathit, Kamol Boonrod, Sinart Prommas, Chaiwat Putiyanun, Annop Kanjanasing, Marc Lallemant
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=64249155675&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/59857
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Objective: Each year, intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) affects 20-30 million neonates worldwide, mostly in resource-limited settings. Increased perinatal and infant mortality has been associated with IUGR. Some studies have suggested that HIV infection could increase the risk of IUGR. To confi...