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2021 Jul 29


Int J Rheum Dis

Fibromyalgia in HIV-positive patients in Nigeria: A cross-sectional prospective study.

Authors

Emorinken A, Dic-Ijiewere M O, Erameh C O, Ugheoke A J, Agbebaku F O, Agbadaola O R
Int J Rheum Dis. 2021 Jul 29.
PMID: 34323376.

Abstract

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome of unknown etiology characterized by chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain and tenderness. It affects the quality of life of patients and has been associated with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The study aimed to determine the prevalence of fibromyalgia in HIV-positive patients and assess the effect of fibromyalgia on their functional status.