The level of triglycerides, total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol in various stages of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection

In 63 HIV-infected individuals the levels of concentration plasma triglicerides, total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol were determined by the level of immunological deficiency defined according to the CD4 lymphocytes count. The analyzed markers of lipid disorder allow to draw the following conclusions: 1. Along with the increase of immunological deficiency and clinical development of the HIV infection the disorders, which are indicated by the increase in trigliceride levels and decreased plasma concentrations for HDL cholesterol, intensify as well. 2. HIV-infected persons, particularly those treated with protease inhibitors, should have carefully monitored lipid metabolism.