THE INFLUENCE OF THE HUMAN-IMMUNODEFICIENCY-VIRUS ON RESTING ENERGY-EXPENDITURE

Authors
SLUSARCZYK R
Citation
R. Slusarczyk, THE INFLUENCE OF THE HUMAN-IMMUNODEFICIENCY-VIRUS ON RESTING ENERGY-EXPENDITURE, Journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes, 7(10), 1994, pp. 1025-1027
Citations number
19
Categorie Soggetti
Immunology,"Infectious Diseases
Journal title
Journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes → ACNP
ISSN journal
08949255
Volume
7
Issue
10
Year of publication
1994
Pages
1025 - 1027
Database
ISI
SICI code
0894-9255(1994)7:10<1025:TIOTHO>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
The purpose of this cross-sectional investigation was to address for t he first time at what stage(s) the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has an influence on resting energy expenditure (REE). The subjects wer e 53 gay male volunteers who were grouped according to HIV status and symptoms. REE was measured by indirect calorimetry. REE was significan tly different between WR 0 (1.11 kcal/min) and WR 3/4 (1.45 kcal/min) (p < 0.05). The indication of a change in REE in the midstages of HIV infection lends support for early intervention of nutritional support.