Table 2.
Summary of demographic characteristics and immunological indices
| Characteristics | Symptomatic HIV infection (N = 60) | Asymptomatic HIV infection (N = 45) | Healthy controls (N = 25) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males | 28 | 19 | 17 |
| Females | 32 | 26 | 8 |
| Mean age (years) | 30.6 ± 8 | 29.0 ± 9 | 26.5 ± 7 |
| Median (IQR) total serum IgE (IU/ml) | |||
| With helminths | 1,593 (1,132–2,497)b | 1,231 (706–2,241)c | 908 (401–1,625) |
| Without helminths | 1,259 (625–2,256) | 831 (628–1,617) | 662 (127–875) |
| Median (IQR) CD4+ T cells count (cells/mm3 of blood) | |||
| With helminths | 169 (48–201) | 555 (128–672)a | 707 (98–1,003) |
| Without helminths | 161 (39–218) | 677 (190–879) | 792 (91–1,129) |
| Median (IQR) CD8+ T cells count (cells/mm3 of blood) | |||
| With helminths | 1,070 ± 103d | 1,009 ± 82 | 1,072 ± 96 |
| Without helminths | 869 ± 87 | 813 ± 71 | 893 ± 84 |
aSignificant difference compared to asymptomatic group without helminths and symptomatic group with helminths, P < 0.05.
bSignificant difference compared to asymptomatic group with helminths and symptomatic group without helminths, P < 0.01.
cSignificant difference compared with asymptomatic group without helminths, P < 0.01.
dSignificant difference compared to symptomatic and asymptomatic group without helminths, P < 0.01.