Abstract Objective: To evaluate muscle functionality, physical performance and body composition in young people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLWH). Subjects and methods: Eighty-one HIV-infected and 54 uninfected (20 to 50 years) male and female subjects were enrolled to participate. Patient evaluation included body composition by DXA (dual energy X-rays), SARC-F questionnaire, hand grip and timed up & go (TUG) tests. Results: Fifty PLWH and 50 age-gender matched controls completed the study. The median age was 40 (25-49) vs. 36.5 […]
