Abstract

Coronavirus can cause lots of viral diseases such as the common cold, novel coronavirus disease, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus, and middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus. Coronavirus and Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is considered RNA viruses. The use of antivirals in HIV-positive patients challenges the treatment process of the patients with SARA, MERS, and COVID-19. We reviewed the relevant studies in this regard to identify the status of COVID-19, MERS, and SARS in HIV-positive patients. According to this review, patients with HIV are not at risk for developing MERS, SARS, and COVID-19, but CD4<200 cells may increase the risk slightly. It should be noted that there is no difference regarding clinical signs, mortality, and length of the COIVD-19, SARS, and MERS in patients with HIV. © 2021 Journal of Cellular and Molecular Anesthesia. All rights reserved.