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Studies from University of KwaZulu-Natal reveal new findings on HIV/AIDS

Published in AIDS Weekly, November 10th, 2008

Data detailed in 'Impact of HIV on bone and joint surgery' have been presented. According to recent research published in the journal Bailliere's Best Practice and Research In Clinical Rheumatology, "In 2007, approximately 33 million people were living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection worldwide. Sub-Saharan Africa has been hardest hit by the HIV pandemic."

"In this chapter the impact of HIV infection on bone and joint surgery is reviewed. The management of orthopaedic trauma and diseases specific to HIV infection (such as osteonecrosis, bone tumours, and bone and joint infection) in patients with HIV infection are discussed. The importance of...

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