Some types of antiretroviral therapy are associated with changes in body composition that are referred to as
a. lipodystrophy.
b. hypogonadism.
c. hyperlipidemia.
d. wasting syndrome.
A
Antiretroviral therapy can cause a fat redistribution syndrome known as lipodystrophy. Hypogo-nadism is a different endocrine-related problem that can occur in patients with AIDS. Hyperlipi-demia is also associated with antiretroviral therapy, but this is not associated with changes in body composition. Wasting syndrome is generally prevented by use of antiretroviral therapy.
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