Abstract
Background: Preexisting alteration of the immune system by factors including older age, cardiovascular
diseases, morbid obesity, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
have detrimental effects on SARS-CoV-2 patients. Literature regarding SARS-CoV-2/human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is still developing. Materials and Methods: We reviewed the existing literature pertaining to SARS-CoV-2/HIV coinfection systematically.
Research records’ characteristics and patients’ clinical data were collected. Results: Seven research records were included, of which three were case series and four were
case reports, reporting a total of 16 cases. There was one case of death, whereas
(15/16) patients were discharged home. Majority of patients developed consistent clinical
presentation of SARS-CoV-2. All patients had initial positive RT-PCR results, and
four cases had HIV-related lymphopenia. Conclusion: Although the current literature is still growing to increase our understanding of
SARS-CoV-2/HIV coinfection, people living with HIV should adhere to the guidelines
of healthy behavior and practice during this pandemic.
Keywords
Coinfection - COVID-19 - HIV - review - SARS-CoV-2