HIV-infected patients aged above 75 years

Abstract Background Little data is available on HIV-infected patients aged over 75 years. Methods A descriptive study of HIV-infected patients aged over 75 years was conducted in six hospitals of the Pays de la Loire region, France. Socio-demographic, immuno-virological, and therapeutic characteristics were collected via an electronic medical record software (Nadis ® ). To assess frailty, a simplified geriatric assessment was conducted during an HIV routine visit. Results Among the 3965 patients followed in the six centers, 65 (1.6%) were aged over 75 years. From January to May 2016, 51 patients were included in the study: median age 78.7 years, male patients 74.5%, homosexual transmission 41.2%, living at home 98% and single in 54.5% of cases, median duration of HIV infection 18.8 years, median CD4 nadir 181 cells/mm 3 ; CDC stage C 36.4%. All patients were on antiretroviral therapy and 98% of them had an HIV RNA  Conclusions HIV-infected patients aged above 75 years are well-managed, but the prevalence of geriatric comorbidities is high.