HIV/AIDS Co-Infections and Non-AIDS Co-Morbidities
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 21 March 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editors
Interests: HIV; HIV/AIDS co-infections; adherence in HIV therapy; HIV prevention
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We invite you to contribute to the Special Issue entitled “HIV/AIDS Co-Infections and Non-AIDS Co-Morbidities.” This Special Issue will highlight the evolving challenges and clinical, epidemiological, and therapeutic perspectives associated with the complexity of HIV infection beyond the classical definition of AIDS.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a major global public health challenge, affecting millions of people worldwide. Although effective antiretroviral therapies (ARTs) have transformed HIV into a manageable chronic condition, significant challenges remain. While Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)-related deaths have declined, people living with HIV continue to experience higher mortality than the general population due to chronic inflammation, the aging of the HIV-positive population, and co-infections. The leading causes of illness and death are now similar to those in the general population, though these conditions may develop earlier in HIV-positive individuals. New paradigms highlight the need for integrated and comprehensive care, including non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
This Special Issue provides a platform to present and exchange innovative research on the health challenges of people living with HIV in the era of effective ARTs. Contributions may cover morbidity, mortality, and therapeutic strategies for non-AIDS comorbidities, including cardiovascular, renal, liver, metabolic, endocrine, neurocognitive, and mental health disorders; neoplasms; and co-infections with hepatitis viruses or other non-AIDS-defining pathogens.
Researchers across disciplines are encouraged to submit original research articles, clinical studies, cohort analyses, review papers, and interdisciplinary perspectives that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and the development of innovative approaches to patient care.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions and hope that this Special Issue will become a reference resource for researchers and clinicians.
Prof. Dr. Manuela C. Arbune
Dr. Florentina Dumitrescu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- HIV
- AIDS
- non-AIDS co-infections
- non-AIDS comorbidities
- non-AIDS cancers
- chronic inflammation
- HIV-associated aging
- morbidity and mortality
- antiretroviral therapies (ARTs)
- non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
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