HIV Infection
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a combined vaccination schedule of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13) and 23valent plain polysaccharide vaccine (PPV23) on the establishment of immunological memory in HIV-infected adults on ART.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* CD4 T cell count \>200cells/μl * on ART
Exclusion criteria
* no previously recorded allergy to PCV, PPV23 * no intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) given within the previous 6 months * no other vaccine given within the previous 6 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| immunoglobulin G (IgG) B memory cell response one month post vaccination (measured by flow cytometry) | One month post-PCV13, PPV23 | immunoglobulin G (IgG) B memory cell response one month post vaccination (measured by flow cytometry) |
| immunoglobulin M (IgM) B memory cell response one month post vaccination (measured by flow cytometry) | One month post-PCV13, PPV23 | immunoglobulin M (IgM) B memory cell response one month post vaccination (measured by flow cytometry) |