Anti-GPIIIa antibody and CD4 count identify an autoimmune-enriched phenotype of HIV-associated thrombocytopenia: development and internal validation of a clinical nomogram - Scorecard - MDSpire

Anti-GPIIIa antibody and CD4 count identify an autoimmune-enriched phenotype of HIV-associated thrombocytopenia: development and internal validation of a clinical nomogram

  • By

  • Xia Liu

  • Lemin Wen

  • Zhoulin Zhong

  • Hangbiao Qiang

  • Lida Mo

  • Wenyi Dong

  • Wen Huang

  • Shuyu Nong

  • Zheng Huang

  • Zhiman Xie

  • Mei Yu

  • July 7, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Identification of an Autoimmune-Enriched Phenotype in HIV-Related Thrombocytopenia Using Anti-GPIIIa Antibody and CD4 Count: Creation and Internal Validation of a Clinical Nomogram

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionHIV-related thrombocytopenia
Key MechanismsAutoimmune platelet destruction and advanced immunodeficiency
Target PopulationHIV-infected individuals with thrombocytopenia
Care SettingClinical prediction model development and validation

Key Highlights

  • Anti-GPIIIa antibody positivity is a dominant predictor of thrombocytopenia.
  • The final model achieved an AUC of 0.862 with high specificity and positive predictive value.
  • Distinct risk trajectories were observed based on CD4+ T-cell counts and anti-GPIIIa antibody status.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Utilize anti-GPIIIa antibody testing alongside CD4+ counts for risk stratification.

Management

  • Further immunological evaluation for patients identified with autoimmune-enriched thrombocytopenia.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Regular assessment of CD4+ T-cell counts and platelet counts in HIV-infected patients.

Risks

  • Severe thrombocytopenia poses risks of hemorrhage and complicates treatment.

Patient & Prescribing Data

HIV-infected individuals with thrombocytopenia

Treatment response was not prospectively evaluated; further studies needed.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Integrate immunological markers with routine clinical parameters for thrombocytopenia risk assessment.
  • Consider the presence of autoantibodies in the context of overall clinical picture.

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