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HIV SeropositivityHIV SeroprevalenceHIV InfectionsSubstance Abuse, IntravenousSexual BehaviorRisk FactorsSeroepidemiologic StudiesAntibodies, ViralAntibodies, BacterialChlamydophila pneumoniaeChlamydophila InfectionsImmunoglobulin GSerologic TestsEnzyme-Linked Immunosorbent AssayHIV SeronegativityPrevalenceHelicobacter pyloriHelicobacter InfectionsToxocariasisAntibodies, ProtozoanCytomegalovirus InfectionsToxoplasmosisAcquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeCross-Sectional StudiesToxocaraHerpesvirus 2, HumanAIDS SerodiagnosisHIV-1Blood DonorsHepatitis CNeosporaCase-Control StudiesPapillomavirus InfectionsRural PopulationSyphilisHerpes GenitalisCytomegalovirusToxoplasmaImmunoglobulin ABrazilHomosexualityVaccinationAIDS VaccinesVaccinesVaccines, DNACD8-Positive T-LymphocytesMedication AdherenceInfection ControlSouth AfricaPatient ComplianceGuideline AdherenceEditorial Policies
HIV Seropositivity
Development of neutralizing antibodies in individuals who have been exposed to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV/HTLV-III/LAV).
HIV Seroprevalence
Studies of the number of cases where human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is present in a specific population at a designated time. The presence in a given individual is determined by the finding of HIV antibodies in the serum (HIV SEROPOSITIVITY).
HIV Infections
Includes the spectrum of human immunodeficiency virus infections that range from asymptomatic seropositivity, thru AIDS-related complex (ARC), to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Substance Abuse, Intravenous
Abuse, overuse, or misuse of a substance by its injection into a vein.
Sexual Behavior
Sexual activities of humans.
Risk Factors
An aspect of personal behavior or lifestyle, environmental exposure, or inborn or inherited characteristic, which, on the basis of epidemiologic evidence, is known to be associated with a health-related condition considered important to prevent.
Seroepidemiologic Studies
EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDIES based on the detection through serological testing of characteristic change in the serum level of specific ANTIBODIES. Latent subclinical infections and carrier states can thus be detected in addition to clinically overt cases.
Antibodies, Viral
Immunoglobulins produced in response to VIRAL ANTIGENS.
Antibodies, Bacterial
Immunoglobulins produced in a response to BACTERIAL ANTIGENS.
Chlamydophila pneumoniae
A species of CHLAMYDOPHILA that causes acute respiratory infection, especially atypical pneumonia, in humans, horses, and koalas.
Chlamydophila Infections
Infections with bacteria of the genus CHLAMYDOPHILA.
Immunoglobulin G
The major immunoglobulin isotype class in normal human serum. There are several isotype subclasses of IgG, for example, IgG1, IgG2A, and IgG2B.
Serologic Tests
Diagnostic procedures involving immunoglobulin reactions.
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
An immunoassay utilizing an antibody labeled with an enzyme marker such as horseradish peroxidase. While either the enzyme or the antibody is bound to an immunosorbent substrate, they both retain their biologic activity; the change in enzyme activity as a result of the enzyme-antibody-antigen reaction is proportional to the concentration of the antigen and can be measured spectrophotometrically or with the naked eye. Many variations of the method have been developed.
HIV Seronegativity
Immune status consisting of non-production of HIV antibodies, as determined by various serological tests.
Prevalence
The total number of cases of a given disease in a specified population at a designated time. It is differentiated from INCIDENCE, which refers to the number of new cases in the population at a given time.
Helicobacter pylori
A spiral bacterium active as a human gastric pathogen. It is a gram-negative, urease-positive, curved or slightly spiral organism initially isolated in 1982 from patients with lesions of gastritis or peptic ulcers in Western Australia. Helicobacter pylori was originally classified in the genus CAMPYLOBACTER, but RNA sequencing, cellular fatty acid profiles, growth patterns, and other taxonomic characteristics indicate that the micro-organism should be included in the genus HELICOBACTER. It has been officially transferred to Helicobacter gen. nov. (see Int J Syst Bacteriol 1989 Oct;39(4):297-405).
Helicobacter Infections
Infections with organisms of the genus HELICOBACTER, particularly, in humans, HELICOBACTER PYLORI. The clinical manifestations are focused in the stomach, usually the gastric mucosa and antrum, and the upper duodenum. This infection plays a major role in the pathogenesis of type B gastritis and peptic ulcer disease.
Toxocariasis
Infection by round worms of the genus TOXOCARA, usually found in wild and domesticated cats and dogs and foxes, except for the larvae, which may produce visceral and ocular larva migrans in man.
Antibodies, Protozoan
Immunoglobulins produced in a response to PROTOZOAN ANTIGENS.
Cytomegalovirus Infections
Infection with CYTOMEGALOVIRUS, characterized by enlarged cells bearing intranuclear inclusions. Infection may be in almost any organ, but the salivary glands are the most common site in children, as are the lungs in adults.
Toxoplasmosis
The acquired form of infection by Toxoplasma gondii in animals and man.
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
An acquired defect of cellular immunity associated with infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a CD4-positive T-lymphocyte count under 200 cells/microliter or less than 14% of total lymphocytes, and increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and malignant neoplasms. Clinical manifestations also include emaciation (wasting) and dementia. These elements reflect criteria for AIDS as defined by the CDC in 1993.
Cross-Sectional Studies
Studies in which the presence or absence of disease or other health-related variables are determined in each member of the study population or in a representative sample at one particular time. This contrasts with LONGITUDINAL STUDIES which are followed over a period of time.
Toxocara
A genus of ascarid nematodes commonly parasitic in the intestines of cats and dogs.
Herpesvirus 2, Human
A species of SIMPLEXVIRUS associated with genital infections (HERPES GENITALIS). It is transmitted by sexual intercourse and close personal contact.
AIDS Serodiagnosis
Immunologic tests for identification of HIV (HTLV-III/LAV) antibodies. They include assays for HIV SEROPOSITIVITY and HIV SERONEGATIVITY that have been developed for screening persons carrying the viral antibody from patients with overt symptoms of AIDS or AIDS-RELATED COMPLEX.
HIV-1
The type species of LENTIVIRUS and the etiologic agent of AIDS. It is characterized by its cytopathic effect and affinity for the T4-lymphocyte.
Blood Donors
Hepatitis C
INFLAMMATION of the LIVER in humans caused by HEPATITIS C VIRUS, a single-stranded RNA virus. Its incubation period is 30-90 days. Hepatitis C is transmitted primarily by contaminated blood parenterally, and is often associated with transfusion and intravenous drug abuse. However, in a significant number of cases, the source of hepatitis C infection is unknown.
Neospora
A genus of protozoan parasites of the subclass COCCIDIA. Its species are parasitic in dogs, cattle, goats, and sheep, among others. N. caninum, a species that mainly infects dogs, is intracellular in neural and other cells of the body, multiplies by endodyogeny, has no parasitophorous vacuole, and has numerous rhoptries. It is known to cause lesions in many tissues, especially the brain and spinal cord as well as abortion in the expectant mother.
Case-Control Studies
Studies which start with the identification of persons with a disease of interest and a control (comparison, referent) group without the disease. The relationship of an attribute to the disease is examined by comparing diseased and non-diseased persons with regard to the frequency or levels of the attribute in each group.
Papillomavirus Infections
Neoplasms of the skin and mucous membranes caused by papillomaviruses. They are usually benign but some have a high risk for malignant progression.
Rural Population
The inhabitants of rural areas or of small towns classified as rural.
Syphilis
A contagious venereal disease caused by the spirochete TREPONEMA PALLIDUM.
Herpes Genitalis
Infection of the genitals (GENITALIA) with HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS in either the males or the females.
Cytomegalovirus
A genus of the family HERPESVIRIDAE, subfamily BETAHERPESVIRINAE, infecting the salivary glands, liver, spleen, lungs, eyes, and other organs, in which they produce characteristically enlarged cells with intranuclear inclusions. Infection with Cytomegalovirus is also seen as an opportunistic infection in AIDS.
Toxoplasma
A genus of protozoa parasitic to birds and mammals. T. gondii is one of the most common infectious pathogenic animal parasites of man.
Immunoglobulin A
Represents 15-20% of the human serum immunoglobulins, mostly as the 4-chain polymer in humans or dimer in other mammals. Secretory IgA (IMMUNOGLOBULIN A, SECRETORY) is the main immunoglobulin in secretions.
Brazil
Homosexuality
The sexual attraction or relationship between members of the same SEX.
Vaccination
Administration of vaccines to stimulate the host's immune response. This includes any preparation intended for active immunological prophylaxis.
AIDS Vaccines
Vaccines or candidate vaccines containing inactivated HIV or some of its component antigens and designed to prevent or treat AIDS. Some vaccines containing antigens are recombinantly produced.
Vaccines
Suspensions of killed or attenuated microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa), antigenic proteins, synthetic constructs, or other bio-molecular derivatives, administered for the prevention, amelioration, or treatment of infectious and other diseases.
Vaccines, DNA
Recombinant DNA vectors encoding antigens administered for the prevention or treatment of disease. The host cells take up the DNA, express the antigen, and present it to the immune system in a manner similar to that which would occur during natural infection. This induces humoral and cellular immune responses against the encoded antigens. The vector is called naked DNA because there is no need for complex formulations or delivery agents; the plasmid is injected in saline or other buffers.
CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes
A critical subpopulation of regulatory T-lymphocytes involved in MHC Class I-restricted interactions. They include both cytotoxic T-lymphocytes (T-LYMPHOCYTES, CYTOTOXIC) and CD8+ suppressor T-lymphocytes.
Medication Adherence
Voluntary cooperation of the patient in taking drugs or medicine as prescribed. This includes timing, dosage, and frequency.
Infection Control
Programs of disease surveillance, generally within health care facilities, designed to investigate, prevent, and control the spread of infections and their causative microorganisms.
South Africa
A republic in southern Africa, the southernmost part of Africa. It has three capitals: Pretoria (administrative), Cape Town (legislative), and Bloemfontein (judicial). Officially the Republic of South Africa since 1960, it was called the Union of South Africa 1910-1960.
Patient Compliance
Voluntary cooperation of the patient in following a prescribed regimen.
Guideline Adherence
Conformity in fulfilling or following official, recognized, or institutional requirements, guidelines, recommendations, protocols, pathways, or other standards.
Editorial Policies
The guidelines and policy statements set forth by the editor(s) or editorial board of a publication.

Tuberculous meningitis in South African urban adults. (1/3131)

We retrospectively reviewed 56 adults with culture-proven tuberculous meningitis (TBM), investigating clinical signs, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) findings and outcome. There were 50 patients, aged 18-59 years, 39 with and 11 without human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Six were aged 60 years or older. Neurological signs of TBM in 18-59-year-olds were unaffected by HIV serostatus while, compared to those > or = 60 years of age, there were more patients with meningism (86.0% vs. 33.3%; p = 0.011) and fewer with seizures (12.0% vs. 50.0%; p = 0.046). The HIV-infected 18-59-year-olds had significantly more extrameningeal tuberculosis compared to the non-HIV-infected (76.9% vs. 9.1%; p = 0.0001) and 23.1% had 'breakthrough' TBM. CSF analysis revealed 12 patients (21.4%) with acellular fluid (more common in those > or = 60 years of age, p = 0.016), of whom three had completely normal CSF. A neutrophil predominance was found in 22 patients (39.3%). Only three patients (5.4%) had a positive CSF smear for acid-fast bacilli. In-hospital mortality occurred in 39 patients (69.1%), was similar in all study groups, and was not related to neurological stage. The diagnosis of TBM can be masked by lack of meningism in the elderly and by atypical CSF findings.  (+info)

Coalescent estimates of HIV-1 generation time in vivo. (2/3131)

The generation time of HIV Type 1 (HIV-1) in vivo has previously been estimated using a mathematical model of viral dynamics and was found to be on the order of one to two days per generation. Here, we describe a new method based on coalescence theory that allows the estimate of generation times to be derived by using nucleotide sequence data and a reconstructed genealogy of sequences obtained over time. The method is applied to sequences obtained from a long-term nonprogressing individual at five sampling occasions. The estimate of viral generation time using the coalescent method is 1.2 days per generation and is close to that obtained by mathematical modeling (1.8 days per generation), thus strengthening confidence in estimates of a short viral generation time. Apart from the estimation of relevant parameters relating to viral dynamics, coalescent modeling also allows us to simulate the evolutionary behavior of samples of sequences obtained over time.  (+info)

Cytokine profile induced by Cryptosporidium antigen in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from immunocompetent and immunosuppressed persons with cryptosporidiosis. (3/3131)

The proliferative response of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) to a crude extract from Cryptosporidium parvum (CCE) was studied in persons who acquired cryptosporidiosis in the same outbreak (15 immunocompetent subjects with prior cryptosporidiosis and 22 human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]-positive persons with various levels of immunosuppression and active cryptosporidiosis) and in individual patients (8 HIV-positive patients with active cryptosporidiosis and 15 HIV-positive persons without history of cryptosporidiosis). PBMC from HIV-positive persons showed less proliferation to CCE and mitogens than did PBMC from immunocompetent subjects with prior cryptosporidiosis, independent of CD4 cell count. In immunocompetent subjects, cytokine gene expression was consistent with cytokine production, whereas in HIV-positive subjects it was not. The production of interferon-gamma in CCE-stimulated PBMC from both immunocompetent and HIV-positive subjects with cryptosporidiosis and the lack of interferon-gamma in CCE-stimulated PBMC from HIV-positive subjects without cryptosporidiosis indicate that C. parvum mainly induces a Th1 response.  (+info)

Cardiac autoimmunity in HIV related heart muscle disease. (4/3131)

OBJECTIVE: To assess the frequency of circulating cardiac specific autoantibodies in HIV positive patients with and without echocardiographic evidence of left ventricular dysfunction. SUBJECTS: 74 HIV positive patients including 28 with echocardiographic evidence of heart muscle disease, 52 HIV negative people at low risk of HIV infection, and 14 HIV negative drug users who had all undergone non-invasive cardiac assessment were studied along with a group of 200 healthy blood donors. RESULTS: Cardiac autoantibodies detected by indirect immunofluorescence (serum dilution 1/10) were more common in the HIV positive patients (15%), particularly the HIV heart muscle disease group (21%), than in HIV negative controls (3.5%) (both p < 0.001). By ELISA (dilution 1/320), abnormal anti-alpha myosin autoantibody concentrations were found more often in HIV patients with heart muscle disease (43%) than in HIV positive patients with normal hearts (19%) or in HIV negative controls (3%) (p < 0.05 and p < 0.001, respectively). Anti-alpha myosin autoantibody concentrations were greater in HIV positive patients than in HIV negative controls, regardless of cardiac status ((mean SD) 0.253 (0.155) v 0.170 (0.076); p = 0.003). In particular the mean antibody concentration was higher in the HIV heart muscle disease patients (0.291 (0.160) v 0.170 (0.076); p = 0.001) than in HIV negative controls. On follow up, six subjects with normal echocardiograms but raised autoantibody concentrations had died after a median of 298 days, three with left ventricular abnormalities at necropsy. This compared with a median survival of 536 days for 21 HIV positive patients with normal cardiological and immunological results. CONCLUSIONS: There is an increased frequency of circulating cardiac specific autoantibodies in HIV positive individuals, particularly those with heart muscle disease. The data support a role for cardiac autoimmunity in the pathogenesis of HIV related heart muscle disease, and suggest that cardiac autoantibodies may be markers of the development of left ventricular dysfunction in HIV positive patients with normal hearts.  (+info)

Voluntary newborn HIV-1 antibody testing: a successful model program for the identification of HIV-1-seropositive infants. (5/3131)

Harlem Hospital in New York City has one of the highest HIV-1 newborn seroprevalence rates in the United States. We report the results of a program introduced in 1993 and designed to identify HIV-1-seropositive (HIV+) newborns at birth. All new mothers, independent of risk, received HIV counseling that emphasized the medical imperative to know the infant's HIV status as well as their own. Consent was obtained to test the infant; discarded cord blood samples were tested by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and when positive, Western Blot confirmation. We compared the number of HIV+ infants identified through voluntary testing with the number reported by the anonymous New York State Newborn HIV Seroprevalence Study. In 1993, 97.8% (91 of 93) of the number of HIV+ infants identified by the anonymous testing were identified through voluntary maternal and newborn testing programs. Eighty-five HIV+ infants were identified before nursery discharge: 50% (42/85) through newborn testing; 14% (12/85) through prenatal testing; 13% (11/85) presented to care knowing their status; 23% (20/85) were known because of a previous HIV+ child. Six additional HIV+ children were diagnosed after hospital discharge (mean age, 5.5 months; range 1.5 through 17 months); four presented with symptomatic disease. The optimal time for identification of the HIV+ pregnant woman is before or during pregnancy, but when this does not occur, voluntary newborn testing can identify many HIV+ infants who would otherwise be discharged undiagnosed from the nursery.  (+info)

Comparison between a whole blood interferon-gamma release assay and tuberculin skin testing for the detection of tuberculosis infection among patients at risk for tuberculosis exposure. (6/3131)

A new test that measures interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) release in whole blood following stimulation with tuberculin has the potential to detect tuberculosis infection using a single blood draw. The IFN-gamma release assay was compared with the standard tuberculin skin test (TST) among 467 intravenous drug users at risk for tuberculosis in urban Baltimore. Among 300 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-seronegative patients, the IFN-gamma release assay was positive in 177 (59%), whereas the TST was positive in 71 (24%), for a percent agreement of 59% (kappa=26%). Among 167 HIV-seropositive subjects, the IFN-gamma release assay identified 32 reactors (19%); the TST identified 16 reactors (9.6%), for a percent agreement of 82% (kappa=28%). The IFN-gamma release assay detected more reactors than did the TST, but its agreement with TST was weak. As the TST is an imperfect standard, further evaluation of the IFN-gamma release assay among uninfected persons and persons with culture-confirmed tuberculosis will be useful.  (+info)

Reduced naive and increased activated CD4 and CD8 cells in healthy adult Ethiopians compared with their Dutch counterparts. (7/3131)

To assess possible differences in immune status, proportions and absolute numbers of subsets of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells were compared between HIV- healthy Ethiopians (n = 52) and HIV- Dutch (n = 60). Both proportions and absolute numbers of naive CD4+ and CD8+ T cells were found to be significantly reduced in HIV Ethiopians compared with HIV- Dutch subjects. Also, both proportions and absolute numbers of the effector CD8+ T cell population as well as the CD4+CD45RA-CD27- and CD8+CD45RA-CD27- T cell populations were increased in Ethiopians. Finally, both proportions and absolute numbers of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells expressing CD28 were significantly reduced in Ethiopians versus Dutch. In addition, the possible association between the described subsets and HIV status was studied by comparing the above 52 HIV- individuals with 32 HIV+ Ethiopians with CD4 counts > 200/microliter and/or no AIDS-defining conditions and 39 HIV+ Ethiopians with CD4 counts < 200/microliter or with AIDS-defining conditions. There was a gradual increase of activated CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, a decrease of CD8+ T cells expressing CD28 and a decrease of effector CD8+ T cells when moving from HIV- to AIDS. Furthermore, a decrease of naive CD8+ T cells and an increase of memory CD8+ T cells in AIDS patients were observed. These results suggest a generally and persistently activated immune system in HIV- Ethiopians. The potential consequences of this are discussed, in relation to HIV infection.  (+info)

Tissue specific HPV expression and downregulation of local immune responses in condylomas from HIV seropositive individuals. (8/3131)

OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of tissue specific human papillomavirus (HPV) expression and its effect on local immunity in condylomas from HIV positive individuals. METHODS: Biopsy specimens of eight penile and eight perianal condylomas from HIV seropositive individuals were analysed. Expression of viral genes (HIV-tat and HPV E7 and L1) was determined by RT-PCR. The status of local immunity also was determined by RT-PCR by measuring CD4, CD8, CD16, CD1a, HLA-DR, and HLA-B7 mRNA levels in the tissues. Differentiation was determined by measuring involucrin, keratinocyte transglutaminase, as well as cytokeratins 10, 16, and 17. Proliferation markers such as PCNA and c-myc were also determined. RESULTS: The transcription pattern of HPV in perianal condylomas, which preferentially expressed the early (E7) gene, was different from that of penile condylomas, which primarily expressed the late (L1) gene. This transcription pattern is in good correlation with the keratinisation and differentiation patterns of the two epithelia: perianal biopsies preferentially expressed K16 and K17 while penile warts mainly expressed K10, markers of parakeratotic and orthokeratotic epithelia, respectively. Perianal biopsies also showed a higher degree of proliferation (PCNA and c-myc). Interestingly, transcription of HIV-tat was also higher in perianal than in penile biopsies. A high degree of local immunodeficiency was observed in perianal biopsies--that is, levels of CD4, CD16, and CD1a mRNAs were significantly lower. A negative correlation between CD1a (Langerhans cells) levels and HPV E7 levels was established. HPV E7 levels positively correlated with HIV-tat levels. Perianal tissues demonstrated more CD1a depression and tat associated HPV upregulation. CONCLUSION: HIV influences the expression of HPV genes resulting in local immunosuppression that might lead to an inappropriate immune surveillance of viral infection. Also, tissue type is an important factor in controlling viral transcription in a differentiation dependent manner. These findings may explain the higher rate of dysplasia and neoplasia in the perianal area.  (+info)

Profile of HIV Seropositive Patients - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.govProfile of HIV Seropositive Patients - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov
Objective: To delineate the epidemiological profile of HIV seropositive patients on antiretroviral therapy at the Clinical Hospital of the Federal University of Goiás.. Methods: The present study is documental and analitical descriptive and it was conducted at the Clinical Hospital of the Federal University of Goiás, trough data collection of 222 records of individuals in drug therapy. Data were collected regarding the personal aspects, aspects related to the infection and information about the most used therapeutic. ...
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00981279
Accuracy of the interferon-γ release assay for the diagnosis of active tuberculosis among HIV-seropositive individuals: a...Accuracy of the interferon-γ release assay for the diagnosis of active tuberculosis among HIV-seropositive individuals: a...
Although the interferon-γ release assay (IGRA) has become a widely accepted means for the diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), the role of the IGRA in diagnosing active tuberculosis (ATB) among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-seropositive individuals remains controversial. Previous analyses did not set up rational inclusive criteria for screening articles with strict control groups and a gold standard for ATB diagnosis. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review of the latest evidence to evaluate the accuracy of IGRA for HIV-seropositive patients. Initially, we searched the EMBASE, Cochrane and MEDLINE databases to find research articles published from January 2000 to October 2015 that used the QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube assay (QFT-IT) or the T-SPOT.TB assay (T-SPOT) to diagnose ATB among HIV-seropositive individuals. We separately calculated the pooled sensitivity, specificity, and proportion of indeterminate events and then summarized the results using forest plots to estimate the
https://bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12879-016-1687-8
Mild Neurocognitive Disorder in HIV Infection of the Brain - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.govMild Neurocognitive Disorder in HIV Infection of the Brain - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov
Objective:. To determine the relationship among neuroinflammation, Permeability-glycoprotein (P-gp) function and mild neurocognitive disorder (MND), a cognitive disorder associated with HIV infection.. Study Population:. HIV seropositive subjects with MND, HIV seropositive subjects with normal cognitive function, and HIV seronegative control subjects.. Design:. Subjects will undergo history and physical exam, screening laboratory tests, EKG, brain MRI and neuropsychological evaluation. HIV-seropositive subjects will be stratified based on results of neuropsychological evaluation into HIV-seropositive controls (i.e., cognitively normal) and HIV-seropositive with MND. All subjects will receive brain PET imaging with [11C]dLop after P-gp blockade to measure the function of P-gp at the blood-brain barrier. P-gp will be blocked prior to the PET scan with tariquidar. HIV-seropositive subjects will receive one lumbar puncture at baseline and one lumbar puncture after P-gp blockade with tariquidar to ...
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01547754?cond=%22AIDS+Dementia+Complex%22&rank=15
P14.16 Self reported hiv discrimination and willingness to disclose hiv seropositivity among a sample of turks and caicos...P14.16 Self reported hiv discrimination and willingness to disclose hiv seropositivity among a sample of turks and caicos...
Background Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV) is a major source of concern in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), a small archipelago of islands in the Caribbean region. Since transmission is predominantly through sexual contact, it is important to understand the dynamics of sexual relationships in this country, including the likelihood of HIV seropositivity disclosure. Knowledge about ones partners seropositivity can guide both the sexual behaviour and HIV testing decision-making processes. The objective of the study was thus to examine factors associated with willingness to disclose HIV status in a general TCI sample, including self-reported discrimination towards HIV positive persons, which has rarely been examined in relation to disclosure. ...
http://sti.bmj.com/content/91/Suppl_2/A204.1
Interventions against frailty may improve the health of HIV-positive people | CATIE - Canadas source for HIV and hepatitis C...Interventions against frailty may improve the health of HIV-positive people | CATIE - Canadas source for HIV and hepatitis C...
The widespread availability of potent HIV treatment (ART) in Canada and other high-income countries has had a tremendous impact on the health of HIV-positive people. Scientists predict that many ART users will have a near-normal life expectancy.. As HIV-positive ART users approach and enter their senior years, issues that are related to aging have become more important. Health issues such as persistently elevated levels of bad cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar, increased weight and thinning bones are becoming the focus of routine care appointments in this population. If left untreated, these issues can contribute to disability and premature death.. A team of scientists in the United States has been studying frailty-a syndrome of age-related conditions that they say leads to physical weakness and functional decline. Among HIV-negative people, frailty becomes more common after age 65.. The scientists have been monitoring the health of 1,016 HIV-positive people for an average of four ...
https://www.catie.ca/en/catienews/2019-11-14/interventions-against-frailty-may-improve-health-hiv-positive-people
Introduction | CATIE - Canadas source for HIV and hepatitis C informationIntroduction | CATIE - Canadas source for HIV and hepatitis C information
The widespread availability of potent anti-HIV therapy, commonly called ART or HAART, has led to tremendous increases in life expectancy of HIV-positive people, particularly in high-income countries such as Canada. Despite this good news, some HIV-positive people may face other long-term problems as they age, including liver and kidney damage arising from co-infection with hepatitis B and C viruses, diabetes and higher-than-normal blood pressure.. In the time before HAART, organ transplants were attempted in HIV-positive people. In general, HIV-positive people who received transplants in the pre-HAART era appeared to have shortened survival. In the present era, doctors in the United States and Western Europe have gained experience conducting successful liver and kidney transplants in HIV-positive people.. In Canada, until recently, HIV-positive people were routinely excluded from even the possibility of receiving a transplanted organ. However, in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec, ...
https://www.catie.ca/en/treatmentupdate/treatmentupdate-183/organ-transplants/introduction
PRIFTIN - Oncology Nurse AdvisorPRIFTIN - Oncology Nurse Advisor
HIV seropositive patients: Initial Phase treatment regimen has not been studied, also do not use once weekly Continuation Phase regimen in combination with isoniazid; higher rate of failure and/or relapse with presence of rifampin-resistant organisms. Cavitary pulmonary lesions and/or positive sputum cultures after initial phase of treatment, bilateral pulmonary disease, poor compliance, HIV positive patients: higher rates of relapse. Hepatic impairment: obtain serum transaminase levels prior to and every 2-4 weeks during therapy; discontinue if liver disease occurs or worsens. Monitor for severe rash, mucosal lesions, or any hypersensitivity reactions; discontinue if occur. Porphyria: not recommended. May discolor body tissue/fluids, contacts and dentures may become permanently stained. Advise patients to use non-hormonal contraception or additional barrier method during treatment. Pregnancy. Neonates. Labor & delivery: increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage. Nursing mothers: monitor ...
https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/drug/priftin/
You Bet Your Life: Rodney Richards: Evolution of a Diagnosis - How Testing HIV Antibody Positive Became Equivalent to Having...You Bet Your Life: Rodney Richards: Evolution of a Diagnosis - How Testing HIV Antibody Positive Became Equivalent to Having...
If it is indeed the case, as the FDA and manufacturers of HIV antibody tests contend, that the significance of a positive Western Blot (WB) in healthy blood donors (or anyone without symptoms of AIDS) is not known, then what...
http://barnesworld.blogs.com/barnes_world/2007/02/rodney_richards.html
Risk factors for Kaposis sarcoma (KS) in HIV seropositive subjects in Uganda. - Cancer Epidemiology Unit (CEU)Risk factors for Kaposis sarcoma (KS) in HIV seropositive subjects in Uganda. - Cancer Epidemiology Unit (CEU)
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https://www.ceu.ox.ac.uk/publications/45539/
HIV-positive people.HIV-positive people.
Burns and colleagues studied 263 HIV-positive patients from Africa and found that half were diagnosed late despite above-average use of primary and secondary
http://www.avirtualoffice.net/hiv-positive-people
Am I seroconverting? - Forum on Safe Sex and HIV Prevention -- TheBody.comAm I seroconverting? - Forum on Safe Sex and HIV Prevention -- TheBody.com
Hi there, Unprotected receptive anal sex is certainly a high-risk situation. Your seven week test is a good indicator of what to expect at the 90 day mark since most people will have produced...
http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/SafeSex/Q233864.html
HIV Nordic Conference | P10-16. A Longitudinal Study on the Dynamics of Plasma Neutralising Antibodies and Determinants in HIV...HIV Nordic Conference | P10-16. A Longitudinal Study on the Dynamics of Plasma Neutralising Antibodies and Determinants in HIV...
Based on mean CD4+ T cell count per individual the participants were subgrouped as immunocompetent (mean ≥500/μl) or immunodeficient (mean ,500/μl). Median seroconversion age was found to be lower in the immunocompetent group compared to the immunodeficient group (28 vs 38 years, respectively, p=0.014). Broad and potent NAb response arose in all HIV-2 infected participants against 5 HIV-2 isolates during the first year of infection. Furthermore, the NAb titers tended to increase 10-100 times during the follow-up period. NAb response at the end of the follow-up period was significantly broader and more potent in the immunocompetent group (breadth 4.3 vs 2.9, p=0.01 and potency 200000 vs 30000, p=0.04, respectively). Univariate correlation analyses revealed that age at seroconversion, duration of infection and CD4+ T cell count modulate breadth and potency of NAb response.. Discussion ...
https://hivnordic.se/p10-16-a-longitudinal-study-on-the-dynamics-of-plasma-neutralising-antibodies-and-determinants-in-hiv-2-infection/
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Through the sharing of these stories, we are getting more tolerant of HIV-positive persons. However globally, HIV stigma is still a pandemic in and of itself adding onto the difficulty of living with the illness for an infected person and his/her family members. Isnt it amazing how we can be friends for years with a person or love him/her as a family member until we find out he/she is HIV-positive? As soon as we find out, we start treating him/her differently, but really what has changed? Isnt he/she still the same person we loved and cared about until the word HIV-positive was associated with him/her?. As part of commemorating Zero Discrimination Day, I dare ask, do we have a right to judge anyone because he/she is HIV-positive? Do we really know how it is to live a day as a HIV-positive person? What makes us so intolerant and insensitive that we can openly (or behind his/her back) mock a sick person because of his/her illness? Surely we were not there when he/she became infected to know how ...
http://africahealthitnews.com/march-first-is-zero-discrimination-day/
High-Dose Flu Vaccine Improves Antibody Responses in HIV-Positive People - TheBodyPRO.comHigh-Dose Flu Vaccine Improves Antibody Responses in HIV-Positive People - TheBodyPRO.com
Noah McKittrick and colleagues presented results from a randomised, double-blinded study comparing standard (15-ug/strain) to high dose (60 ug/strain) flu ...
http://www.thebodypro.com/content/66553/high-dose-flu-vaccine-improves-antibody-responses.html
Inflammation-Related Illness Among HIV-Positive People - TheBodyPRO.comInflammation-Related Illness Among HIV-Positive People - TheBodyPRO.com
New research assesses the impact of chronic inflammation on major clinical events -- heart attack, stroke, cancer, other serious complications, and the ...
http://www.thebodypro.com/content/80710/inflammation-related-illness-among-hiv-positive-pe.html?ic=tbhwnbox
BP control in HIV positive patients - ASHM Report BackBP control in HIV positive patients - ASHM Report Back
Blood Pressure Targets IN HIV+ patientsAgain another very interesting session from a GP perspective. Dr Shanti Narayanasamy discussed the challenge of meeting BP targets in HIV positive outpatients.The background to the problem is concerning; high BP
http://ashm.info/arv-toxicity/bp-control-in-hiv-positive-patients
Characteristics, Risk Factors With HIV-Positive Persons Born Outside The US Observes StudyCharacteristics, Risk Factors With HIV-Positive Persons Born Outside The US Observes Study
A study of the characteristics of people born outside the United States detected with HIV while living in the U.S. discovers that they are more likely to be Hispanic or Asian.
http://www.medindia.net/news/characteristics-risk-factors-with-hiv-positive-persons-born-outside-the-us-observes-study-104584-1.htm
Tests and Monitoring - TheBody.comTests and Monitoring - TheBody.com
Tests to diagnose hepatitis C HCV testing is recommended annually for HIV-positive people especially if diagnosed with another STI and/or aresexually ...
http://www.thebody.com/content/art53726.html
Worried-wells with HIV positive partners | DailyStrengthWorried-wells with HIV positive partners | DailyStrength
I would like to invite all worried-wells, with or without HIV positive partners, who are looking for support and those who are just interested in finding out how we....
https://www.dailystrength.org/group/hiv/discussion/worried-wells-with-hiv-positive-partners
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A report collating both definite and possible* HIV seroconversion cases occurring in healthcare workers worldwide, following occupational exposures that have been notified, or published in the literature, has recently been published
https://www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2807/esw.10.10.02660-en
When Youre HIV-Positive: What to SayWhen Youre HIV-Positive: What to Say
You will need to decide who to tell about your HIV status, and how to tell them. In some cases, you may be required to tell. In other cases it may be best to keep it to yourself.
http://baptisthealthsfl.staywellsolutionsonline.com/Library/DiseasesConditions/Adult/Infectious/134,102
When Youre HIV-Positive: What to SayWhen Youre HIV-Positive: What to Say
You will need to decide who to tell about your HIV status, and how to tell them. In some cases, you may be required to tell. In other cases it may be best to keep it to yourself.
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Michelle Anderson - Intro | The Well ProjectMichelle Anderson - Intro | The Well Project
Michelle Anderson, Ms. Plus America 2011, is the first openly HIV-positive woman to ever run for, and win, a national pageant title.
http://www.thewellproject.org/a-girl-like-me/aglm-blogs/michelle-anderson-intro
Epidemiological and immunological studies of HIV seropositive patients infected with Cryptosporidium at Kuala Lumpur Hospital,...Epidemiological and immunological studies of HIV seropositive patients infected with Cryptosporidium at Kuala Lumpur Hospital,...
TY - JOUR. T1 - Epidemiological and immunological studies of HIV seropositive patients infected with Cryptosporidium at Kuala Lumpur Hospital, Malaysia. AU - Abdul Ghani, Mohamed Kamel. AU - Sugathathissa, AU - Norazah, A.. AU - Lokman, H.. AU - Nasuruddin, A.. AU - Christopher, L.. PY - 1999. Y1 - 1999. N2 - Objective: A study of HIV seropositive patients infected with Cryptosporidium was conducted at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital between August 1996-January 1997 to ascertain their epidemiological and immunological relationship. Design: 100 HIV seropositive patients were recruited for this study and they were classified to their clinical status using CDC classification system. They were also divided into 3 groups by their CD4 lymphocyte percentage; CD4 , 14%, 14%-28% and ≥ 29%. Materials and Methods: Patients were required to submit a Fresh stool sample which was then fixed in 10% formalin and concentrated using the formalin-ether technique from which air dried thin smears were stained with ...
https://ukm.pure.elsevier.com/en/publications/epidemiological-and-immunological-studies-of-hiv-seropositive-pat
Molecular confirmation of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 2 in HIV-seropositive subjects in south India<...Molecular confirmation of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 2 in HIV-seropositive subjects in south India<...
TY - JOUR. T1 - Molecular confirmation of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 2 in HIV-seropositive subjects in south India. AU - Kannangai, R.. AU - Ramalingam, S.. AU - Prakash, K. J.. AU - Abraham, O. C.. AU - George, R.. AU - Castillo, Renan Carlos. AU - Schwartz, D. H.. AU - Jesudason, M. V.. AU - Sridharan, G.. PY - 2000. Y1 - 2000. N2 - Nested PCRs for human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) and HIV-2 were compared with immunoblot test results. Twelve of 13 immunoblot-positive HIV-2 samples were positive by PCR. There were five INNO-LIA (Innogenetics, Zwijnaarde, Belgium) and/or HIVBLOT 2.2 (Genelabs, Singapore) samples that tested positive for dual infection. HIV-1 PCR was positive in all samples, while HIV-2 PCR was positive in two and RIBA (Chiron Corporation, San Diego, Calif.) was positive for HIV-2 in three samples. Thus the prevalence of HIV-2 is accurately estimated by the use of immunoblotting, but that of HIV-1 and -2 dual infection may be overestimated.. AB - Nested ...
https://jhu.pure.elsevier.com/en/publications/molecular-confirmation-of-human-immunodeficiency-virus-hiv-type-2-3
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Comparative Evaluation of FUNGITEST and Broth Microdilution Methods for Antifungal Drug Susceptibility Testing of Candida...Comparative Evaluation of FUNGITEST and Broth Microdilution Methods for Antifungal Drug Susceptibility Testing of Candida...
In the past, in vitro testing of antifungal agents has been regarded as problematic, but standardized methods have now been developed for Candida spp. and C. neoformans(9). For these methods to be useful, the results should provide a reliable prediction of the response to treatment for humans with infections. In particular, a high MIC should often correlate with therapeutic failure (15). Numerous reports have demonstrated that the ability to predict clinical outcome differs from agent to agent and depends on the patient population studied (5). For instance, high MICs of fluconazole are often predictive of therapeutic failure in human immunodeficiency virus-positive patients with oral candidiasis (12, 16, 17) but do not correlate with the clinical outcome in patients with candidemia (14). The situation with other antifungal agents is even less clear, but a number of investigations have reported that for the amphotericin B MICs for isolates of Candida spp. recovered during prolonged treatment with ...
https://jcm.asm.org/content/36/4/926?ijkey=b2e14edf5b0651f9b9a32f957b60c63cfb381f1e&keytype2=tf_ipsecsha
Life After HIV: Examination of HIV Serodiscordant Couples Desire to Conceive Through Assisted Reproduction | SpringerLinkLife After HIV: Examination of HIV Serodiscordant Couples Desire to Conceive Through Assisted Reproduction | SpringerLink
The current study addresses fertility desires and considerations among 143 HIV serodiscordant, opposite-sex couples (in which only the male partner is HIV positive) in the Northeastern U.S. Couples re
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10461-010-9830-9
Connie Celum | University of Washington - Department of Global HealthConnie Celum | University of Washington - Department of Global Health
Dr. Celum is Professor of Global Health and Medicine, Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology and co-Director of the International Clinical Research Center in the Department of Global Health at University of Washington. Dr. Celum an infectious disease epidemiologist with a focus on HIV prevention. She has led multi-center HIV prevention efficacy trials, including genital herpes suppression for prevention of HIV acquisition (HPTN 039) and prevention of HIV transmission and disease progression in HIV serodiscordant couples (Partners in Prevention HSV/HIV Transmission Study). Dr. Celum co-led the Partners PrEP Study of tenofovir-based pre-exposure antiretroviral prophylaxis among HIV serodiscordant couples and a demonstration project of ARV-based prevention in serodiscordant couples in Kenya and Uganda (the Partners Demo project). Dr. Celum is leading implementation science research about PrEP implementation for young women in Kenya, South Africa, and Zimbabwe (HPTN 082/HERS, 3Ps, POWER and MTN 034/REACH ...
https://globalhealth.washington.edu/faculty/connie-celum
Estimating the distribution of times from HIV seroconversion to aids using multiple imputation<...Estimating the distribution of times from HIV seroconversion to aids using multiple imputation<...
TY - JOUR. T1 - Estimating the distribution of times from HIV seroconversion to aids using multiple imputation. AU - Taylor, Jeremy M.G.. AU - Muñoz, Alvaro. AU - Bass, Sue M.. AU - Saah, Alfred J.. AU - Chmiel, Joan S.. AU - Kingsley, Lawrence A.. PY - 1990/5. Y1 - 1990/5. N2 - Multiple imputation is a model based technique for handling missing data problems. In this application we use the technique to estimate the distribution of times from HIV seroconversion to AIDS diagnosis with data from a cohort study of 4954 homosexual men with 4 years of follow‐up. In this example the missing data are the dates of diagnosis with AIDS. The imputation procedure is performed in two stages. In the first stage, we estimate the residual AIDS‐free time distribution as a function of covariates measured on the study participants with data provided by the participants who were seropositive at study entry, Specifically, we assume the residual AIDS‐free times follow a log‐normal regression model that ...
https://www.scholars.northwestern.edu/en/publications/estimating-the-distribution-of-times-from-hiv-seroconversion-to-a
Routine offering of HIV testing to hospitalized pediatric patients at university teaching hospital, Lusaka, Zambia:...Routine offering of HIV testing to hospitalized pediatric patients at university teaching hospital, Lusaka, Zambia:...
Of the 17,003 patients admitted during the study period, the HIV status of 15,670 (92%) was unknown, Of these, 13,239 (85%) received counseling and 11,571 (87%) counseled children were tested. Age and hospital ward were significantly associated with counseling, testing, and seropositive status. The highest counseling rates were found among children ,12 months of age (86%) and among those admitted to the malnutrition (88%) and diarrhea/rehydration (92%) wards. Overall, 3373 children (29% of those tested) were HIV antibody positive with the highest rates among children ,6 months of age (32.4%) and the lowest rates among children aged ,5 years (23.4%); 69.6% of all children testing HIV antibody positive were ,18 months of age. Females had a slightly higher seropositivity rate than males (31.3% vs. 27.0%; P=0.013); however, counseling and testing rates were not associated with gender. After adjusting for age, sex, and calendar quarter, children in the malnutrition (adjusted odds ratio 16.7, 95% ...
http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/InSite?page=jl-55-04
Anal Sexually Transmitted Infections and Risk of HIV Infection in Homosexual MenAnal Sexually Transmitted Infections and Risk of HIV Infection in Homosexual Men
BACKGROUND: We examined a range of common bacterial and viral sexually transmitted infections as risk factors for HIV seroconversion in a community-based cohort of HIV-negative homosexual men in Sydney, Australia. METHODS: Detailed information about HIV risk behaviors was collected by interview twice yearly. Participants were tested annually for HIV, anal and urethral gonorrhea and chlamydia, herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, and syphilis. In addition, they reported annual diagnoses of these conditions and of genital and anal warts. RESULTS: Among 1427 enrolled participants, 53 HIV seroconverters were identified, giving an incidence of 0.78 per 100 person-years. After controlling for number of episodes of insertive and receptive nonseroconcordant unprotected anal intercourse, there were independent associations with anal gonorrhea (adjusted hazard ratio = 7.12, 95% confidence interval: 2.05 to 24.79) and anal warts (hazard ratio = 3.63, 95% confidence interval: 1.62 to 8.14). CONCLUSIONS: Anal ...
https://scholars.latrobe.edu.au/display/publication22327
Myth: The fact that some HIV-positive people live in good health without treatment for many years proves that HIV is harmless |...Myth: The fact that some HIV-positive people live in good health without treatment for many years proves that HIV is harmless |...
Fact: A small percentage of people infected with HIV do live for many years without developing AIDS. They are often known as long-term non-progressors. But such individuals are rare: without proper medical care, including antiretroviral drugs when needed, most HIV-positive people will eventually develop AIDS.
https://www.aidstruth.org/denialism/myths/ltnp/
Nuanced sero-adaptive behaviours being used by Australian and American gay men |...Nuanced sero-adaptive behaviours being used by Australian and American gay men |...
There is evidence that some groups of Australian and American gay men are considering HIV-positive partners undetectable viral load and the time elapsed since an HIV-negative partner last tested when making decisions about using condoms, according to studies presented to the Eighth International AIDS Society Conference (IAS 2015) in Vancouver, Canada, on Tuesday.. Sero-sorting refers to the practice of people choosing sexual partners they perceive to have the same HIV status as themselves, or of choosing not to use condoms with such partners. But it is clear that the scenarios are not necessarily as simple as HIV-negative people pairing up with other HIV-negative people, or of HIV-positive people sticking with HIV-positive people.. Gay men may decide which partner takes the receptive (bottom) role dependent on each mans HIV status. An HIV-negative person may consider that having condomless sex with an HIV-positive person who has an undetectable viral load is safer than doing so with ...
http://www.aidsmap.com/news/jul-2015/nuanced-sero-adaptive-behaviours-being-used-australian-and-american-gay-men
Sexual functioning among HIV-infected women by Carol A. Bova and Amanda J. DuranteSexual functioning among HIV-infected women by Carol A. Bova and Amanda J. Durante
The influence of HIV on sexual activity and functioning presents a unique set of issues. HIV transmissibility, partner disclosure, potential vertical transmission and, for some HIV-infected women, problems associated with illicit drug use, may affect sexuality. Few studies have examined HIV-infected womens sexuality and none have studied the relationship between HIV symptoms, HIV illness stage, quality of life, meaning of illness and sexual functioning. This descriptive study examines sexual activity, sexual functioning and safer sex behavior among 101 HIV-seropositive women. Results indicate that (1) the majority of women continue to be sexually active after testing HIV positive, (2) sexual functioning does not change as a result of HIV disease progression, and (3) few women report that HIV itself caused worsening of their sexual functioning. Those women with better mental health, more positive meaning attributed to life with HIV infection, better quality of life, fewer HIV-related symptoms and who
https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/gsn_pp/6/
Dating someone whos HIV-positiveDating someone whos HIV-positive
Dear Reader,. There is no way for a sexually active person to be 100 percent certain that s/he is protected from HIV infection or any other sexually transmitted infection (STI). However, there are many ways to significantly reduce risk of transmission, even for an uninfected person in a sexually active relationship with someone who is HIV-positive.. Many studies have been conducted on serodiscordant couples, meaning that one partner is HIV-positive and the other is HIV-negative. Growing evidence suggests that as HIV medicines become more efficacious, HIV-positive individuals taking antiretroviral medications are significantly less likely to transmit the virus to a sexual partner than someone not taking medication. In fact, in a study of almost 3,000 monogamous serodiscordant couples, it was found that with the use of antiretroviral therapy, only 3.4 percent of sexually active couples would transmit HIV from the infected to uninfected partner over a period of 100 years. Risk is reduced even ...
http://goaskalice.columbia.edu/print/8146
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With regard to postulate #1, numerous studies from around the world show that virtually all AIDS patients are HIV-seropositive; that is they carry antibodies that indicate HIV infection. With regard to postulate #2, modern culture techniques have allowed the isolation of HIV in virtually all AIDS patients, as well as in almost all HIV-seropositive individuals with both early- and late-stage disease. In addition, the polymerase chain (PCR) and other sophisticated molecular techniques have enabled researchers to document the presence of HIV genes in virtually all patients with AIDS, as well as in individuals in earlier stages of HIV disease.. Postulate #3 has been fulfilled in tragic incidents involving three laboratory workers with no other risk factors who have developed AIDS or severe immunosuppression after accidental exposure to concentrated, cloned HIV in the laboratory. In all three cases, HIV was isolated from the infected individual, sequenced and shown to be the infecting strain of ...
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049444/replies?c=12
NIH-funded study defines treatment window for HIV-positive children infected at birth - Healthcanal.com : Healthcanal.comNIH-funded study defines treatment window for HIV-positive children infected at birth - Healthcanal.com : Healthcanal.com
But both groups of HIV-positive children lagged behind HIV-negative children in these areas, suggesting that the first year of life may present a critical treatment window for minimizing impairments in brain development due to HIV.. Especially in children, we must always weigh the benefits of early treatment for HIV infection against the risks, which can range from long-term toxicity or drug resistance to scarcity of the supply of medications in regions with limited health care resources, noted Thomas R. Insel, M.D., director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), part of NIH. Knowing the parameters of appropriate care can assist providers in making difficult treatment decisions for this vulnerable population.. As part of the NIH-funded Pediatric Randomized Early vs. Deferred Initiation in Cambodia and Thailand (PREDICT) trial, researchers assessed 284 HIV-positive children ages 1-12 who had mildly weakened immune systems but no severe symptoms of HIV infection. The children were ...
https://www.healthcanal.com/infections/27334-nih-funded-study-defines-treatment-window-for-hiv-positive-children-infected-at-birth.html
Study Says Significant Proportion of HIV Positive Patients may Not be Telling NHS Staff About Their InfectionStudy Says Significant Proportion of HIV Positive Patients may Not be Telling NHS Staff About Their Infection
According to a new study a significant proportion of HIV positive patients may not be disclosing their infection to NHS staff, when turning up for treatment at sexual health clinics.
http://www.medindia.net/news/study-says-significant-proportion-of-hiv-positive-patients-may-not-be-telling-nhs-staff-about-their-infection-114331-1.htm
O21.1 Platelet derived soluble glycoprotein vi decreases prior to coronary event in hiv positive patients | Sexually...O21.1 Platelet derived soluble glycoprotein vi decreases prior to coronary event in hiv positive patients | Sexually...
Results Of the combined HIV+ subjects 63 [90%] were male; mean 51 years; 92.8% taking antiretrovirals. HIV+ subjects (combined HIV+ cases and HIV+ controls) were more likely to smoke (34 [30.6%] vs 3 [7.3%], p , 0.001) than healthy controls. HIV+ cases were hypertensive (13 [54.1%] vs 5 [10.8%], p , 0.001) and had a family history of CAD (12 [52.1%] vs 9 [25.0%], p 0.033) at higher rates than HIV+ controls. sGPVI was higher in HIV+ subjects (combined) then healthy controls (129.9 ng/ml [SD 59.5] vs 84.4 ng/ml [SD 46.1], p , 0.001). 12 months before event there was no difference in sGPVI between HIV+ cases and HIV+ controls (123.2 ng/ml [SD 61.7] vs 137.8 ng/ml [SD 63.5], p 0.369). 1 month before event sGPVI was significantly lower in HIV+ cases (111.1 ng/ml [SD 45.0] vs 143.9 ng/ml [SD 56.1], p 0.016). ...
https://sti.bmj.com/content/91/Suppl_2/A72.2.abstract
health: HIV AIDS AND ITS SYMPTOMShealth: HIV AIDS AND ITS SYMPTOMS
You cant depend on indications to know whether you have HIV. The best way to know without a doubt in the event that you are contaminated with HIV is to get tried. On the off chance that you think you have as of late been presented to HIV-in the event that you have had oral, vaginal or butt-centric sex without a condom with a known HIV constructive individual or an accomplice whose HIV status you dont know or imparted needles to infuse medications get a HIV test. Customary HIV tests recognize HIV antibodies. Anyway amid this early stage your body is not yet creating these antibodies. Another HIV test was endorsed in 2013 that can identify the vicinity of HIV in your body amid this early phase of contamination. So regardless of where you get tried, it is imperative to tell your supplier that you may have been as of late contaminated with HIV and you might want to be tried for intense HIV. the HIV/AIDS Testing and Services Locator to discover a HIV testing site close you or enter your area here. ...
http://healthsansar.blogspot.com/2015/03/hiv-aids-and-its-symptoms.html
Late presenters: what can we do?Late presenters: what can we do?
Long-term follow-up of HIV seroconverters in microbicide trials †rationale, study design, and challenges in MTN-015. Riddler, Sharon A.; Husnik, Marla; Gorbach, Pamina M.; Levy, Lisa; Parikh, Urvi; Livant, Edward; Pather, Arendevi; Makanani, Bonus; Muhlanga, Felix; Kasaro, Margaret; Martinson, Francis; Elharrar, Vanessa; Balkus, Jennifer E. // HIV Clinical Trials;Sep2016, Vol. 17 Issue 5, p204 Background:As the effect of biomedical prevention interventions on the natural history of HIV-1 infection in participants who seroconvert is unknown, the Microbicide Trials Network (MTN) established a longitudinal study (MTN-015) to monitor virologic, immunological, and clinical outcomes, as... ...
http://edc-connection.ebscohost.com/c/abstracts/90461838/late-presenters-what-can-we-do
HIV/AIDS Policy | GOPAHIV/AIDS Policy | GOPA
Through the provision of information, education and communication about HIV/AIDS this policy aims to protect all HIV/AIDS-positive employees from stigmatisation and/ or discrimination by colleagues.. Employees living with HIV/AIDS have the same rights and obligations as all staff members, and they will be protected against all forms of discrimination resulting from their HIV status. GOPA therefore guarantees that job access, status, promotion and job security, and training will not be influenced by an employees HIV status.. GOPA rejects HIV testing as a prerequisite for recruitment, access to training or promotion. It guarantees confidentiality of any medical information relating to the HIV status of employees that any of their representatives may have by virtue of his/her position in the company.. GOPA strives to create a climate that allows for and encou rages voluntary disclosure of an individuals positive HIV status. For this reason GOPA facilitates access to voluntary counselling and ...
https://www.gopa.de/en/gopa-policies/hivaids-policy
Most recent papers with the keyword hiv optic | Read by QxMDMost recent papers with the keyword hiv optic | Read by QxMD
BACKGROUND: The HIV surveillance system in Germany is based on mandatory, anonymous notification of newly diagnosed HIV cases by laboratories. Because the time between HIV infection and the diagnosis of HIV varies widely between persons, it is difficult to determine the number of cases of recent HIV infection among newly diagnosed cases of HIV. In Germany, the BED-capture-enzyme immunoassay (BED-CEIA) has been used to distinguish between recent and long-standing HIV infection. The aim of this analysis is to report the proportion of cases of recent HIV infection among newly diagnosed cases in Germany between 2008 and 2014 and to identify factors associated with recent infections ...
https://www.readbyqxmd.com/keyword/100316
Electronic Books: Global Health (Cushing / Whitney Medical Library, Yale University)Electronic Books: Global Health (Cushing / Whitney Medical Library, Yale University)
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Motivala SJ, Hurwitz BE, Llabre MM, Klimas NG, Fletcher MA, Antoni MH, LeBlanc WG, Schneiderman N. Psychological distress is associated with decreased memory helper T-cell and B-cell counts in pre-AIDS HIV seropositive men and women but only in those with low viral load. Psychosom Med. 2003 Jul-Aug; 65(4):627-35 ...
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Academic Unit: Epidemiology / Subject: Cardiovascular system--Diseases--Risk factors and HIV-positive persons | Search Results ...Academic Unit: Epidemiology / Subject: Cardiovascular system--Diseases--Risk factors and HIV-positive persons | Search Results ...
Boyd, Mark A.; Mocroft, Amanda; Ryom, Lene; Monforte, Antonella DArminio; Sabin, Caroline; El-Sadr, Wafaa Mahmoud; Hatleberg, Camilla Ingrid; De Wit, Stephane; Weber, Rainer; Fontas, Eric; Phillips, Andrew; Bonnet, Fabrice; Reiss, Peter; Lundgren, Jens D.; Law, ...
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HIV cannot be transmitted by spitting, and risk from biting is negligible, says detailed case review | aidsmapHIV cannot be transmitted by spitting, and risk from biting is negligible, says detailed case review | aidsmap
A total of 13 studies reported on HIV transmission and biting. The studies consisted of eleven case reports and two case series relating to HIV transmission, or its absence, after a biting incident.. None of the possible cases of HIV transmission due to biting were in the UK or involved emergency workers. The reports included information on 23 individuals, of whom nine (39%) seroconverted for HIV. Six of these cases involved family members, three involved fights resulting in serious wounds, and two were the result of untrained first-aiders placing fingers in the mouth of an individual experiencing a seizure.. Of the 742 records reviewed, there was no published cases of HIV transmission attributable to spitting, which supports the conclusion that being spat on by an HIV-positive individual carries no possibility of transmitting HIV, write the authors. Despite biting incidents being commonly reported occurrences, there were only a handful of case reports of HIV transmission secondary to a bite, ...
https://www.aidsmap.com/news/may-2018/hiv-cannot-be-transmitted-spitting-and-risk-biting-negligible-says-detailed-case
High prevalence of geriatric conditions in HIV-positive patientsHigh prevalence of geriatric conditions in HIV-positive patients
From aidsmap.com... Older HIV-positive patients have a high prevalence of multiple age-related problems, investigators from the United States report in the online edition of the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes. The research involved patients aged 50 years and older receiving outpatient care in San Francisco. Overall, 40% reported difficulties with daily activities, most reported…
https://pittmensstudy.com/2016/05/09/high-prevalence-of-geriatric-conditions-in-hiv-positive-patients/
Pacific Pride Foundation reacts to Charlie Sheens announcement on a HIV positive status: Know your statusPacific Pride Foundation reacts to Charlie Sheens announcement on a HIV positive status: Know your status
Do you know your status? The CDC estimates that 1 in 8 HIV+ individuals are unaware of their status. An HIV positive individual can sometimes be infected for as long 10 years without experiencing any symptoms. However, the virus remains contagious. Sexually active people can still transmit the disease to their partners even if they have no symptoms. Testing is the only way to know your status ...
http://www.independent.com/pr/2015/nov/30/pacific-pride-foundation-reacts-charlie-sheens-ann/
Addiction Journal › Daily alcohol use as an independent risk factor for HIV seroconversion among people who inject drugsAddiction Journal › Daily alcohol use as an independent risk factor for HIV seroconversion among people who inject drugs
Head Office National Addiction Centre, P048 Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, 4 Windsor Walk, London, SE5 8AF, UK ...
https://www.addictionjournal.org/posts/daily-alcohol-use-as-an-independent-risk-factor-for-hiv-seroconversion-among-people-who-inject-drugs
Detection of Toxoplasma DNA in the Peripheral Blood of HIV-Positive Patients with Neuro-opportunistic Infections by a Real-Time...Detection of Toxoplasma DNA in the Peripheral Blood of HIV-Positive Patients with Neuro-opportunistic Infections by a Real-Time...
Detection of Toxoplasma DNA in the Peripheral Blood of HIV-Positive Patients with Neuro-opportunistic Infections by a Real-Time PCR Assay Abstract.
https://www.omicsonline.org/peer-reviewed/detection-of-toxoplasma-dna-in-the-peripheral-blood-of-hivpositive-patients-with-neuroopportunistic-infections-by-a-realtime-pcr-a-15911.html
HIV infection - Symptoms, Treatments and Resources for HIV infectionHIV infection - Symptoms, Treatments and Resources for HIV infection
HIV infection - MedHelps HIV infection Center for Information, Symptoms, Resources, Treatments and Tools for HIV infection. Find HIV infection information, treatments for HIV infection and HIV infection symptoms.
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Less than 40% of adults in the USA have ever tested for HIV | AvertLess than 40% of adults in the USA have ever tested for HIV | Avert
Just 38.9% of people living in the United States of America (US) have ever tested for HIV reports the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in a study published on National HIV Testing Day last week (27 June).. In a new analysis of HIV testing rates in the US published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the CDC also reports marginally higher testing rates in the 50 local jurisdictions where most of the countrys HIV diagnoses originate, with around 46.9% of people ever reporting testing for HIV. But in the seven US states with substantial rural HIV burden, just 35.5% of the population have ever tested for HIV. The findings provide critical baseline data for the new Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative, which was launched earlier in 2019 and aims to reduce new HIV infections in the country by 75% by 2025 and by 90% by 2030 by directing new funds and expertise to communities most affected.. The first phase of the initiative is geographically focussed on the areas with the ...
https://www.avert.org/news/less-40-adults-usa-have-ever-tested-hiv
Comorbidity Rates Higher in Over-49 HIV Group Than in Matched HIV NegativesComorbidity Rates Higher in Over-49 HIV Group Than in Matched HIV Negatives
The study included 34,766 HIV-infected people who were 50 or older, 104,298 HIV-negative 50-or-older people, and 74,476 HIV-infected people between 18 and 49. In the 50-and-older HIV group, 78% were men and 74% were between 50 and 59. Only 55% of the 50-and-older HIV group had ever taken antiretrovirals, compared with 44% of the younger HIV group. The younger HIV group had a higher proportion of women than the older HIV group (31% versus 22%). The older and younger age groups were similar in proportions with a CD4 count below 200 (16% and 15%), a viral load below 400 copies (53% and 50.5%), and a viral load above 100,000 copies (6% versus 8 ...
http://www.natap.org/2010/AGE/AGE_09.htm
HIV status should be made public: Would making HIV status public help reduce HIV transmission? | Debate.orgHIV status should be made public: Would making HIV status public help reduce HIV transmission? | Debate.org
Fact: HIV is antibody and every singe test kit that has been developed and manufactured tests for different markers that make up the antibody. There is no gold standard in these tests because the virus has never been isolated. This means while you can test positive in one lab, you can test negative in another lab as theres no standard of testing. Very different than if you were being tested for Cancer, as there are gold standards set in place that will yield the same results in every lab that tests for cancer. There are disclaimers on every test kit that indicate that the results from the given test you are taking can not be used alone to determine if you are HIV + and states that they are unable to detect the virus, only the Antibodies. And if you dont know what an Antibody does, you might want to look it up ...
http://www.debate.org/opinions/hiv-status-should-be-made-public-would-making-hiv-status-public-help-reduce-hiv-transmission
What are the symptoms of a new HIV infection?What are the symptoms of a new HIV infection?
Between 50-90% of people with new HIV infections have mild to severe flu-like symptoms 2 weeks to 3 months from the time of HIV exposure. Others do not have any symptoms. In general, symptoms are not a reliable way to tell if someone has been infected with HIV; the only way to know for sure is to get tested. Many of the symptoms of early HIV infection are the same as for other, less serious illnesses. People who may have been exposed to HIV should see a doctor promptly if the following symptoms occur within 3 months of the exposure:. ...
https://www.washoecounty.us/health/faq/sexual-health/what-are-the-symptoms-of-a-new-hiv-infection.php
AIDS syndromeAIDS syndrome
HIV/AIDS -a circle of stress. I have lived as gay for 20 years and I have had a lot of sex without condom. I have done hiv test several times. I belonged to the high-risk groups. I know the fear before the test result is revealed. You are so tense and anxious to hear the result. Maybe Im hiv positive this time.. I can imagine what stress it would have created in me if the test result was positive. I can imagine me standing in front of the mirror, scared, watching each spot on the skin, a pimple, a stain skin, lesions, cough, a little fever, headache - maybe this is it! Im getting it now, I can feel it comming. Im getting A-I-D-S-!! This would create a circle of stress. Stress that grows through time. Body and soul is one unit. Combine this stress with the extremely toxic hiv medications and you will die. This could have been me with a positive hiv diagnose, before. Now I have left the hiv/aids cult and I would not feel sick if they told me I am hiv positive. I think its the industry that ...
http://mineral-well.com/engdisease.html
SerostatusSerostatus
In recent years, social advocacy has emphasized the importance of learning one's HIV/AIDS serostatus in an effort to curtail ... The presence of detectable levels of a specific marker within the serum is considered seropositivity, while the absence of such ... July 2001). "The Serostatus Approach to Fighting the HIV Epidemic: prevention strategies for infected individuals". American ... The term serostatus is commonly used in HIV/AIDS prevention efforts. ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serostatus
Blood transfusionBlood transfusion
The development of a nucleic acid test for the HIV-1 RNA has dramatically lowered the rate of donor blood seropositivity to ... As transmittance of HIV does not necessarily mean HIV infection, the latter could still occur at an even lower rate. The ... Since the advent of HIV testing of donor blood in the mid/later 1980s, ex. 1985's ELISA, the transmission of HIV during ... As with HIV, this low rate has been attributed to the ability to screen for both antibodies as well as viral RNA nucleic acid ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_transfusion
HLA A1-B8 haplotypeHLA A1-B8 haplotype
In the mid-1980s the association with A1-B8-DR3 and HIV progression appeared shortly after the discover of the virus. A1-B8 ... associated with more rapid progression to seropositivity, and was strongly associated with a rapid decline in T4 cells and ... May 1988). "HLA haplotype A1 B8 DR3 as a risk factor for HIV-related disease". Lancet. 1 (8596): 1185-8. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736 ... April 1990). "A1, Cw7, B8, DR3 HLA antigen combination associated with rapid decline of T-helper lymphocytes in HIV-1 infection ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HLA_A1-B8_haplotype
List of MeSH codes (C20)List of MeSH codes (C20)
... hiv enteropathy MeSH C20.673.480.500 --- hiv seropositivity MeSH C20.673.480.520 --- hiv wasting syndrome MeSH C20.673.483.260 ... hiv-associated lipodystrophy syndrome MeSH C20.673.480.480 --- ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_MeSH_codes_(C20)
List of MeSH codes (C02)List of MeSH codes (C02)
... hiv enteropathy MeSH C02.782.815.616.400.500 --- hiv seropositivity MeSH C02.782.815.616.400.520 --- hiv wasting syndrome MeSH ... hiv enteropathy MeSH C02.800.801.400.500 --- hiv seropositivity MeSH C02.800.801.400.520 --- hiv wasting syndrome MeSH C02.825. ... hiv infections MeSH C02.782.815.616.400.040 --- acquired immunodeficiency syndrome MeSH C02.782.815.616.400.048 --- aids ... hiv infections MeSH C02.800.801.400.040 --- acquired immunodeficiency syndrome MeSH C02.800.801.400.048 --- aids arteritis, ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_MeSH_codes_(C02)
HIV/AIDS in MozambiqueHIV/AIDS in Mozambique
As a result, individuals who may be aware of their HIV seropositivity may be afraid to announce their diagnosis publicly in ... Sub-Saharan Africa HIV/AIDS in Africa Diseases of Poverty Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS Health in Mozambique Audet; et al. (2010). " ... Mozambique's first case of HIV was reported in 1986 in the Cabo Delgado province. By the year 2001, HIV had infected more than ... Female citizens' comprehensive knowledge on HIV/AIDS varies by region, with 39.7 percent of urban women aware of HIV and its ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIV/AIDS_in_Mozambique
Vaccine-induced seropositivityVaccine-induced seropositivity
HIV) Seropositivity among Uninfected HIV Vaccine Recipients". The Journal of Infectious Diseases. University of Chicago Press. ... "Vaccine-induced HIV seropositivity/reactivity in noninfected HIV vaccine recipients". Journal of the American Medical ... A person who is HIV negative, and has received an HIV vaccine, and who then tests as positive in an HIV test is said to be ... may face discrimination because of HIV infection. In 1987 in America the first HIV vaccine was tested. HIV vaccines have been ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaccine-induced_seropositivity
Xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virusXenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus
A study in the Netherlands found no XMRV in the semen of HIV-positive men. Both cell-associated and cell-free transmission have ... The authors noted that establishing a cutoff for seropositivity was impossible, as no positive sera are available. A study that ... Out of more than 500 HIV-1-positive people, none was positive for XMRV, nor was XMRV found in systemic lupus erythematosus ... "Lack of detection of XMRV in seminal plasma from HIV-1 infected men in The Netherlands". PLoS ONE. 5 (8): e12040. Bibcode: ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenotropic_murine_leukemia_virus-related_virus
Human herpesvirus 6Human herpesvirus 6
HHV-6 upregulates the expression of the primary HIV receptor CD4, thus expanding the range of HIV susceptible cells. Several ... There are inconsistencies with the correlations between age and seropositivity: According to some reports there is a decrease ... Likewise in HIV/AIDS, HHV-6 re-activations cause disseminated infections leading to end organ disease and death. Although up to ... Infection of gamma/delta T lymphocytes by human herpesvirus 6: transcriptional induction of CD4 and susceptibility to HIV ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_herpesvirus_6
மலேரியா - தமிழ் விக்கிப்பீடியாமலேரியா - தமிழ் விக்கிப்பீடியா
இருப்பினும் இது HIV/காச நோய் ஆகியவை சேர்ந்து வருவதனால் ஏற்படும் பிரச்சனையை விட குறைவாகவே இருக்கிறது. ஏனெனில் இரண்டு நோய்களும் ... "Spatial patterns of and risk factors for seropositivity for dengue infection". Am J Trop Med Hyg 72 (2): 201-8. பப்மெட் ... Abu-Raddad L, Patnaik P, Kublin J (2006). "Dual infection with HIV and malaria fuels the spread of both diseases in sub-Saharan ... ஆனால் காச நோயோ வயதானவர்களை அதிகமாக பாதிக்கிறது.[122] எச்.ஐ.வி மற்றும் டி.பி யின் கடுமையான அறிகுறிகளோடு ஒப்பிடும் போது HIV/ ...
https://ta.wikipedia.org/wiki/மலேரியா
ಮಲೇರಿಯಾ - ವಿಕಿಪೀಡಿಯಮಲೇರಿಯಾ - ವಿಕಿಪೀಡಿಯ
೧೧೫]HIV/ಮಲೇರಿಯಾ ಜೊತೆಗಿನ ಸೋಂಕು HIV ಮತ್ತು TB ಕೂಡಿಕೊಂಡು ಬರುವ ಸೋಂಕಿಗಿಂತ ಕಡಿಮೆ ಲಕ್ಷಣಗಳನ್ನು ತೋರಿಸುತ್ತದೆ, HIV ಹಾಗೂ ಮಲೇರಿಯಾಗಳು ... "Spatial patterns of and risk factors for seropositivity for dengue infection". Am J Trop Med Hyg. 72 (2): 201-8. PMID 15741558 ... HIV ಜೊತೆಗಿನ ಸೋಂಕು ಮತ್ತು ಮಲೇರಿಯಾದಿಂದ ಉಂಟಾಗುತ್ತಿರುವ ಸಾವಿನ ಪ್ರಮಾಣವು, HIV/ಕ್ಷಯರೋಗ ಜೊತೆಗಿನ ಸೋಂಕಿಗೆ ಹೋಲಿಸಿದರೆ ಇದರ ತೀವ್ರತೆ ಕಡಿಮೆಯಿದ್ದು ... Abu-Raddad L, Patnaik P, Kublin J (2006). "Dual infection with HIV and malaria fuels the spread of both diseases in sub-Saharan ...
https://kn.wikipedia.org/wiki/ಮಲೇರಿಯಾ
ToxoplasmosisToxoplasmosis
Seropositivity tests look for the presence of antibodies against T. gondii in blood, so while seropositivity guarantees one has ... Treatment is often only recommended for people with serious health problems, such as people with HIV whose CD4 counts are under ... Combination therapy is most useful in the setting of HIV. Clindamycin Spiramycin - an antibiotic used most often for pregnant ... Pedro Zamora (reality television personality and HIV/AIDS activist) was diagnosed with toxoplasmosis as a result of his immune ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxoplasmosis
List of vaccine topicsList of vaccine topics
"Researchers a step closer to making HIV vaccine". Medical News Today. April 5, 2013. Retrieved April 24, 2013. Hanabuchi, S.; ... destruction Vaccination Vaccination policy Vaccination schedule Vaccine Vaccine controversies Vaccine-induced seropositivity ... Equine encephalitis virus vaccine for humans Ebola vaccine Enterovirus 71 vaccine Epstein-Barr vaccine Hepatitis C vaccine HIV ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_vaccine_topics
Infections associated with diseasesInfections associated with diseases
Stratton, Richard; Slapak, Gabrielle; Mahungu, Tabitha; Loes, Sabine Kinloch-de (2009). "Autoimmunity and HIV". Current Opinion ... Kar, Nilamadhab; Misra, Baikunthanath (2004). "Toxoplasma seropositivity and depression: a case report". BMC Psychiatry. 4: 1. ... Carbone, Antonino; Gloghini, Annunziata; Serraino, Diego; Spina, Michele (2009). "HIV-associated Hodgkin lymphoma". Current ... Opinion in HIV and AIDS. 4 (1): 3-10. doi:10.1097/COH.0b013e32831a722b. PMID 19339934. Michielsen, Peter P; Francque, Sven M; ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infections_associated_with_diseases
Human papillomavirus infectionHuman papillomavirus infection
HIV)-Positive and HIV-Negative Homosexual Men" (PDF). Departments of Laboratory Medicine, Stomatology, and Epidemiology ... "Epidemiologic factors associated with seropositivity to human papillomavirus type 16 and 18 virus-like particles and risk of ... "HPV vaccine report", STD, HIV, Planned Parenthood, In fact, the lifetime risk for contracting HPV is at least 50 percent for ... Individuals infected with both HPV and HIV have an increased risk of developing cervical or anal cancer. An estimated 561,200 ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_papillomavirus_infection
Toxoplasma gondii - Viquipèdia, lenciclopèdia lliureToxoplasma gondii - Viquipèdia, l'enciclopèdia lliure
Cabezón O, García-Bocanegra I, Molina-López R, Marco I, et al «Seropositivity and risk factors associated with Toxoplasma ... Soto Hernández, JL «Toxoplasmosis cerebral en pacientes con infección por HIV-SIDA» (en castellà). Enf Infec y Microbiol, 1999 ...
https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxoplasma_gondii
Human papillomavirus infectionHuman papillomavirus infection
AIDS (HIV-1/HIV-2). *Cervical cancer, vulvar cancer & Genital warts (condyloma), Penile cancer, Anal cancer (Human ... "Epidemiologic factors associated with seropositivity to human papillomavirus type 16 and 18 virus-like particles and risk of ... "HPV vaccine report", STD, HIV, Planned Parenthood, In fact, the lifetime risk for contracting HPV is at least 50 percent for ... "Updated U.S. Public Health Service guidelines for the management of occupational exposures to HIV and recommendations for ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_papillomavirus
Herpes simplex virusHerpes simplex virus
"Seropositivity to herpes simplex virus antibodies and risk of Alzheimer's disease: a population-based cohort study". PLoS ONE. ... HIV-1, adenovirus simian virus 40, vaccinia virus, reovirus, poliovirus and herpes simplex virus. When HSV particles are ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpes_simplex_virus
Hepatitis C - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaHepatitis C - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... like HIV or genital ulceration; or if two people have sex in a way that causes wounds to the lining of the anal canal (like ... "Correlates of hepatitis C virus seropositivity in prison inmates: a meta-analysis.". Journal of epidemiology and community ... or if they also have Hepatitis B or HIV.[5] Cirrhosis can cause serious problems on its own, but it also makes people more ...
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatitis_C
Տոքսոպլազմոզ - Վիքիպեդիա՝ ազատ հանրագիտարանՏոքսոպլազմոզ - Վիքիպեդիա՝ ազատ հանրագիտարան
Toxoplasma gondii seropositivity is negatively associated with multiple sclerosis»։ Journal of Neuroimmunology 285: 119-124։ ... Pedro Zamora Biography :: HIV Aids Activism Biography»։ Արխիվացված օրիգինալից 2016-04-05-ին ... Furthermore, investigations of the human population have correlated Toxoplasma seropositivity with changes in neurological ...
https://hy.wikipedia.org/wiki/Տոքսոպլազմոզ
丙型肝炎 - 维基百科，自由的百科全书丙型肝炎 - 维基百科，自由的百科全书
在美國，約有2%的人有C型肝炎[15]，從2007年以來每年穩定增加約17,000人[95]。因為C型肝炎而死亡的人數在2008年增加到15,800人[96]，且在2007年底前也超越了HIV/AIDS在美國的死亡人數[97]。因為有些病
https://zh.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/C型肝炎
Hepatitis C - Wikipedija, prosta enciklopedijaHepatitis C - Wikipedija, prosta enciklopedija
... ki so sočasno okuženi s hepatitisom B ali virusom HIV, pri alkoholikih ter pri moških.[9] Pri moških, ki so se okužili po 40. ... "Correlates of hepatitis C virus seropositivity in prison inmates: a meta-analysis". Journal of epidemiology and community ... kot sta na primer HIV ali spolna razjeda.[41] Na Nacionalnem inštitutu za varovanje zdravja (NIJZ) poudarjajo uporabo kondoma ...
https://sl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatitis_C
Sjögren syndromeSjögren syndrome
Seropositivity for anti-Ro and anti-La is associated with greater severity and longer duration of disease, and findings of ... HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV).[59] The UK Primary Sjögren's Syndrome Registry supports clinical trials and genetic studies ...
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sjögren's_syndrome
Hepatitis C - Wikipedija, prosta enciklopedijaHepatitis C - Wikipedija, prosta enciklopedija
... ki so sočasno okuženi s hepatitisom B ali virusom HIV, pri alkoholikih ter pri moških.[11] Pri moških, ki so se okužili po 40. ... "Correlates of hepatitis C virus seropositivity in prison inmates: a meta-analysis". Journal of epidemiology and community ... kot sta na primer HIV ali spolna razjeda.[43] Na Nacionalnem inštitutu za varovanje zdravja (NIJZ) poudarjajo uporabo kondoma ...
https://sl.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatitis_C
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P14.16 Self reported hiv discrimination and willingness to disclose hiv seropositivity among a sample of turks and caicos...P14.16 Self reported hiv discrimination and willingness to disclose hiv seropositivity among a sample of turks and caicos...
P14.16 Self reported hiv discrimination and willingness to disclose hiv seropositivity among a sample of turks and caicos ... P14.16 Self reported hiv discrimination and willingness to disclose hiv seropositivity among a sample of turks and caicos ... including the likelihood of HIV seropositivity disclosure. Knowledge about ones partners seropositivity can guide both the ... Results Nearly half of the participants were unwilling to disclose HIV seropositivity (44.8%). Moreover, willingness to ...
http://sti.bmj.com/content/91/Suppl_2/A204.1
10. Vaccine-Induced HIV-Seropositivity10. Vaccine-Induced HIV-Seropositivity
Vaccine-Induced HIV-Seropositivity. Consensus: The sponsor must provide the capacity for differential confirmatory testing for ... UNAIDS-Sponsored Regional Workshops to Discuss Ethical Issues in Preventive HIV Vaccine Trials (UNAIDS, 2000, 52 p.). ...
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NIOSHTIC-2 Publications Search - 00186999 - HIV seropositivity in i.v. drug users in Ohio.NIOSHTIC-2 Publications Search - 00186999 - HIV seropositivity in i.v. drug users in Ohio.
HIV) infection among intravenous (iv) drug users in Ohio. The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) undertook a study of methadone ... educational efforts to prevent HIV transmission in the drug using population of Ohio with apparently low HIV seroprevalence ... Of the seven HIV cases, three gave histories of having shared a needle in New York City since 1981. Being Black or Hispanic and ... Of these, seven (1.4 percent) were seropositive for HIV. The sexual orientation of the whole group was primarily heterosexual, ...
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/nioshtic-2/00186999.html
HIV seropositivity in women with syphilis in Delhi, India | Sexually Transmitted InfectionsHIV seropositivity in women with syphilis in Delhi, India | Sexually Transmitted Infections
If patients could recognise themselves, or anyone else could recognise a patient from your description, please obtain the patients written consent to publication and send them to the editorial office before submitting your response [Patient consent forms] ...
https://sti.bmj.com/content/76/1/59.2.responses
The prevalence of HIV seropositivity and associate... Catalogue en ligneThe prevalence of HIV seropositivity and associate... Catalogue en ligne
HIV Seropositivity ; Thrombocytopenia ; Neutropenia ; Anemia ; South Africa - Johannesburg Abstract: Background. The HIV ... HIV status was documented in 561 of 1 006 samples (55.8%), with 307 (54.7%) of these being HIV-positive. Of the HIV-positive ... The prevalence of HIV seropositivity and associated cytopenias in full blood counts processed at an academic laboratory in ... i) To formally gauge the impact of HIV infection on the state sector haematology services in SA by determining the HIV ...
https://indexmedicus.afro.who.int/aim/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=199086
Trend of HIV-seropositivity among Children in a Te... Catalogue en ligneTrend of HIV-seropositivity among Children in a Te... Catalogue en ligne
HIV-1 constituted the predominant viral serotype (97.6) compared to HIV-2 (2.4). The peak HIV seropositivity occurred in ... septicemia and pulmonary tuberculosis had higher prevalence of HIV seropositivity. There is a trend of increasing HIV ... Trend of HIV-seropositivity among Children in a Tertiary Health Institution in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria ... in spite of the anti HIV campaign; there is a high prevalence of HIV among children attending tertiary health institution in ...
https://indexmedicus.afro.who.int/aim/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=193488
High prevalence of HIV infection among youth in a South African mining town is associated with HSV-2 seropositivity and sexual...High prevalence of HIV infection among youth in a South African mining town is associated with HSV-2 seropositivity and sexual...
The findings of this study confirm the importance of adherence on HIV outcome as described recently in a different cohort [12 ... referred from HIV clinics in Philadelphia.. Main outcome measures: The primary outcome was undetectable viral load (< 50 copies ... This ia an interesting article about adherence and how much adherence is required to achieve longterm fully suppressed HIV. ... it was the most commonly prescribed highly active agent in protease inhibitor naive subjects at the Philadelphia HIV clinic ...
http://www.natap.org/2001/dec/122701_2.htm
When Is Public Decision Disclosure of HIV Seropositivity Acceptable?When Is Public Decision Disclosure of HIV Seropositivity Acceptable?
Aids; Disclosure; Discrimination; Health; Health Care; HIV Seropositivity; Public Health; Risks and Benefits; Stigmatization; ... When Is Public Decision Disclosure of HIV Seropositivity Acceptable?. Creator. Muula, Adamson S. ... While public disclosure of HIV status has a place in the fight against HIV and AIDS, especially by resulting in behavioural ... HIV/AIDS is a major public health problem in Africa. Stigmatization, discrimination and lack of appropriate health care are ...
https://repository.library.georgetown.edu/handle/10822/981858
Browsing Information products by Subject HIV SeropositivityBrowsing Information products by Subject "HIV Seropositivity"
WHO expands recommendation on oral pre-exposure prophylaxis of HIV infection (PrEP)]  世界卫生组织西太平洋区域办事处 (马尼拉：世卫组织西太平洋区域办事处, 2015 ... Browsing Information products by Subject "HIV Seropositivity". 0-9. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M
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Malaria and HIV sero-positivity: study on selected individuals at a tertiary healthcare centre in Port Harcourt, Nigeria ...Malaria and HIV sero-positivity: study on selected individuals at a tertiary healthcare centre in Port Harcourt, Nigeria ...
Malaria and HIV sero-positivity: study on selected individuals at a tertiary healthcare centre in Port Harcourt, Nigeria DOI ... Okonko, I., Osadebe, A., Okoli, E., & Eke, E. (2019). Malaria and HIV sero-positivity: study on selected individuals at a ... The findings did not indicate any relationship between HIV seropositivity and malaria infection but underscored the low ... The overall prevalence for HIV in this study was 2.5% while the overall prevalence of malaria was 1.5%. The prevalence of HIV ...
https://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/mm/article/view/8160
HIV Seropositivity | The Chopra LibraryHIV Seropositivity | The Chopra Library
Sixty-six percent of the cohort were HIV-positive and 34% were HIV-negative with a mean age of 17 years, and 76% were female. ... Efforts to prevent the spread of HIV have, to an overwhelming degree, addressed themselves to the HIV-negative rather than to ... PURPOSE: To evaluate the importance of 13 items in the recruitment and retention of HIV-positive and HIV-negative adolescent ... This study examines the beliefs of 250 HIV-seropositive MSM about their responsibility for protecting sex partners from HIV ...
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WHO HQ Library catalog › Results of search for su:{HIV seropositivity.}WHO HQ Library catalog › Results of search for 'su:{HIV seropositivity.}'
HIV-1 seroconversion and its aftermath among homosexual men : studies on acquisition of HIV-1 and natural history of HIV-1 ... Bureau of HIV/AIDS and STD. Division of HIV/AIDS Surveillance Material type: Book; Format: print Publisher: Ottawa : Division ... HIV seropositivity and AIDS prevention and control : report on a WHO meeting, Moscow, 14-17 March 1989. by World Health ... Regional Office for Europe , European Meeting on HIV Seropositivity and AIDS Prevention and Control Moscow, Union of Soviet ...
https://kohahq.searo.who.int/cgi-bin/koha/opac-search.pl?q=su:%7BHIV%20seropositivity.%7D
The aetiology and associations of conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia | British Journal of OphthalmologyThe aetiology and associations of conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia | British Journal of Ophthalmology
... and HIV seropositivity. It has been found that in HIV positive individuals CIN is on the increase with people being affected ... Seropositivity for HIV was found to be significantly higher in the SCC/CIS group than in the control group. The most common ... When a diagnosis of HIV seropositivity was made the lesion was biopsied and found to be CIN. De Silva et al38 described a case ... The evidence provided by Ateenyi-Agaba32 and Poole35 for a link between HIV seropositivity and SCC is very strong. It must be ...
https://bjo.bmj.com/content/90/1/109
Spectral analysis of HIV seropositivity among migrant workers entering Kuwait | BMC Infectious Diseases | Full TextSpectral analysis of HIV seropositivity among migrant workers entering Kuwait | BMC Infectious Diseases | Full Text
We took advantage of the routine screening of migrants for HIV infection, upon arrival in Kuwait from the areas with high HIV ... Overall HIV seroprevalence (per 100,000) among the migrants was 21 (494/2328582) (95% CI: 19 -23), ranging from 11 (95% CI: 8 ... Towards the end of the study, a slight but non-significant upward trend in the proportions of HIV seropositive migrants was ... The monthly aggregates of daily number of migrant workers tested and number of HIV seropositive were used to generate the ...
https://0-bmcinfectdis-biomedcentral-com.brum.beds.ac.uk/articles/10.1186/1471-2334-8-37
April 15th, 1996 - Volume 11 - Issue 5 : JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency SyndromesApril 15th, 1996 - Volume 11 - Issue 5 : JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes
Correlates of HIV-1 Seropositivity Among Young Men in Thailand. Sirisopana, Narongrid; Torugsa, Kalyanee; Mason, Carl J.; More ... Mechanism of Anti-HIV Activity of Negatively Charged Albumins: Biomolecular Interaction with the HIV-1 Envelope Protein gp120. ... Risk Factors for HIV-1 Infection Among Women in the Arusha Region of Tanzania. Mnyika, Kagoma S.; Klepp, Knut-Inge; Kvåle, ... Active Tuberculosis in HIV-Infected Injecting Drug Users from a Low-Rate Tuberculosis Area. Rubinstien, Eytan M.; Madden, Gayle ...
https://journals.lww.com/jaids/toc/1996/04150
Detection of HIV seropositivity during an outbreak of Japanese encephalitis in Manipur. | IMSEAR | GHL | Global Index...Detection of HIV seropositivity during an outbreak of Japanese encephalitis in Manipur. | IMSEAR | GHL | Global Index...
Five of these 16 sera showed HIV seropositivity (31.25%). Concomitant JEV and HIV infection could be detected in 3 cases. ... HIV Antibodies/blood , HIV Seropositivity/complications , Humans , Immunoglobulin M/blood , India/epidemiology , Male , Middle ... HIV Seropositivity Clinical aspect: Prognosis Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Year: 1998 Type: Article ... Detection of HIV seropositivity during an outbreak of Japanese encephalitis in Manipur. ...
https://search.bvsalud.org/gim/resource/en/sea-112086
Clinical Study of an Aluvia-based HAART Regimen for Prevention of Mother-to-child HIV Transmission in Africa - Full Text View -...Clinical Study of an Aluvia-based HAART Regimen for Prevention of Mother-to-child HIV Transmission in Africa - Full Text View -...
HIV seropositivity. *Intention to exclusively breastfeed for 6 months. *Ability to give informed consent ... HIV Protease Inhibitors. Protease Inhibitors. Enzyme Inhibitors. Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action. Anti-HIV ... Clinical Study of an Aluvia-based HAART Regimen for Prevention of Mother-to-child HIV Transmission in Africa. The safety and ... HIV Negative Survival of Infants [ Time Frame: to be assessed at: infant age 6 months, 3 months post-weaning from breastfeeding ...
https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT01088516?order=258
Effectiveness Study Low-Dose Naltrexone Versus ARV's for HIV+ - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.govEffectiveness Study Low-Dose Naltrexone Versus ARV's for HIV+ - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov
HIV Seropositivity. HIV Infections. Lentivirus Infections. Retroviridae Infections. RNA Virus Infections. Virus Diseases. ... HIV Seropositivity Other: ARVs + Placebo Drug: Naltrexone Drug: Naltrexone + ARVs Phase 2 ... In the vast majority of those infected with HIV virus who are untreated, there is deterioration in immune health over a period ... Due to toxicity of current ARV drugs and need for special medical management young HIV infected children are largely neglected ...
https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT01174914?order=131
NMA Haplo or MUD BMT for Newly Diagnosed Severe Aplastic Anemia - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.govNMA Haplo or MUD BMT for Newly Diagnosed Severe Aplastic Anemia - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov
HIV seropositivity. *Active hepatitis B or C infection determined by serology and/or nucleic acid testing (NAT) ...
https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02833805
Angiotensin Receptor Blockade as an Anti-Fibrotic Intervention in Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C - Full Text View -...Angiotensin Receptor Blockade as an Anti-Fibrotic Intervention in Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C - Full Text View -...
HIV seropositivity. *Hypotension defined by a baseline systolic blood pressure of less than 90mm of mercury ...
https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00930995
HIV Risk Perception among HIV Negative or Status-Unknown Men Who Have Sex with Men in ChinaHIV Risk Perception among HIV Negative or Status-Unknown Men Who Have Sex with Men in China
... and HIV testing times since the last HIV testing (OR: 0.47; 95% CI: 0.26-0.84); low self-perceived risk of HIV infection was ... i,Results.,/i, Of 887 MSM who reported they were HIV negative or did not know their HIV status before recruitment, only 7.3% ... i,Methods.,/i, A cross-sectional study was conducted among MSM with an HIV negative or unknown status in Beijing, China, ... A questionnaire interview was conducted and a blood sample was collected for HIV and syphilis testing. , ...
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/2014/232451/
Table 3 - Tuberculosis Disparity between US-born Blacks and Whites, Houston, Texas, USA - Volume 15, Number 6-June 2009 -...Table 3 - Tuberculosis Disparity between US-born Blacks and Whites, Houston, Texas, USA - Volume 15, Number 6-June 2009 -...
HIV seropositivity, and drug resistance. TB cases clustered in 82% and 77% of blacks and whites, respectively (p = 0.46). Three ... HIV seropositivity. 1.89. 1.37-2.61. ,0.001. *TB, tuberculosis; OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval.. †ORs per additional ...
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/content/15/6/899-t3.htm
Epidemiologic Notes and Reports Crack Cocaine Use Among Persons with Tuberculosis -- Contra Costa County, California, 1987 -...Epidemiologic Notes and Reports Crack Cocaine Use Among Persons with Tuberculosis -- Contra Costa County, California, 1987 -...
Sterk C. Cocaine and HIV seropositivity. Lancet 1988;1:1052-3. 2. Bowser BP. Crack and AIDS: an ethnographic impression. J Nat ... HIV) but had not been diagnosed with AIDS. Thus, of the 33 crack users for whom HIV serostatus was known, 13 (39%) were HIV ... In addition, crack users, IDUs, and other persons with risk factors for HIV infection should be screened for TB and offered HIV ... a risk factor for HIV infection (3) and possibly for TB (4). HIV infection substantially increases the risk for active TB, ...
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00014876.htm
Epidemiologic Factors Associated with Seropositivity to Human Papillomavirus Type 16 and 18 Virus-Like Particles and Risk of...Epidemiologic Factors Associated with Seropositivity to Human Papillomavirus Type 16 and 18 Virus-Like Particles and Risk of...
... and HIV. ... Factors associated with HPV-16/18 seropositivity among 285 men ... Epidemiologic Factors Associated with Seropositivity to Human Papillomavirus Type 16 and 18 Virus-Like Particles and Risk of ... Epidemiologic Factors Associated with Seropositivity to Human Papillomavirus Type 16 and 18 Virus-Like Particles and Risk of ... Epidemiologic Factors Associated with Seropositivity to Human Papillomavirus Type 16 and 18 Virus-Like Particles and Risk of ...
https://cebp.aacrjournals.org/content/19/2/511.figures-only
Effect of isoniazid prophylaxis on incidence of active tuberculosis and progression of HIV infectionEffect of isoniazid prophylaxis on incidence of active tuberculosis and progression of HIV infection
HIV) infection is a serious and growing public health problem. We have carried out a randomised clinical trial of a 12-month ... HIV Infections / prevention & control * HIV Seropositivity / complications * HIV Seropositivity / drug therapy* * Humans ... Effect of isoniazid prophylaxis on incidence of active tuberculosis and progression of HIV infection Lancet. 1993 Jul 31;342( ... The effect of prophylaxis on the development of HIV disease, AIDS, and death was also investigated. 118 subjects were assigned ...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8101302/?ordinalpos=2&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum
Factors associated with cytomegalovirus infection among human immunodeficiency virus type 1-seronegative and -seropositive...Factors associated with cytomegalovirus infection among human immunodeficiency virus type 1-seronegative and -seropositive...
CMV seropositivity was high in both groups: 181 (95.2%) of 190 HIV-negative and 158 (90.3%) of 175 HIV-pos … ... seronegative and HIV-seropositive women from an urban minority community were investigated. ... CMV seropositivity was high in both groups: 181 (95.2%) of 190 HIV-negative and 158 (90.3%) of 175 HIV-positive subjects. ... Among HIV-positive subjects, CMV shedding was also associated with decreased CD4 cell counts (P = .04) and, compared with HIV- ...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8537686/?dopt=Abstract
The Dynamic Relationship Between Social Support and HIV-Related Stigma in Rural Uganda | SpringerLinkThe Dynamic Relationship Between Social Support and HIV-Related Stigma in Rural Uganda | SpringerLink
HIV) stigma is negatively correlated with social support. ... and disclosure of HIV seropositivity in rural Uganda. Ann Behav ... Disclosing HIV seropositivity to significant others. AIDS. 1993; 7: 425-431.PubMedCrossRefGoogle Scholar ... HIV-related stigma among people with HIV and their families: A qualitative analysis. AIDS Behav. 2008; 12: 244-254.PubMed ... Impact of HIV-related stigma on HIV treatment adherence: Systematic review, meta-synthesis, and conceptual model. J Int AIDS ...
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs12160-013-9576-5
A Phase 3, Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blind , Multinational Clinical Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Vosaroxin and...A Phase 3, Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blind , Multinational Clinical Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Vosaroxin and...
14) Known HIV seropositivity. 15) Any other medical, psychological, or social condition that may interfere with study ...
https://www.mdanderson.org/patients-family/diagnosis-treatment/clinical-trials/clinical-trials-index/clinical-trials-detail.ID2010-0692.html
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Infections17
  • This study assessed the prevalence of HIV and malaria infections in a cohort of 200 undergraduates, consisting of 100 females and 100 males, attending the Health Centre at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. (pagepressjournals.org)
  • Thanks in large part to the work of advocacy groups and to action by the U.S. Congress, there has been some progress in making HIV/AIDS research and services more responsive to women's needs (e.g., including women in clinical drug trials and revising the Centers for Disease Control definition of AIDS to include infections typical in women). (isharonline.org)
  • 1.HIV infections - diagnosis. (who.int)
  • 2.HIV infections - therapy. (who.int)
  • Relationship between syphilis and HIV infections among men who have sex with men in Beijing, China. (nih.gov)
  • To survey the prevalence and risk factors of HIV and syphilis and evaluate correlation of two infections among MSM in the Chinese capital city. (nih.gov)
  • Interviewer-administered interviews were conducted to collect information on demographics and sexual and other risk behaviors, and blood samples were collected to test for syphilis and HIV infections. (nih.gov)
  • Syphilis facilitates both HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) transmission and acquisition, reflecting the complex interplay between the two infections. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The bi-directional nature of the interaction between conventional sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV has been documented in many studies. (thefreelibrary.com)
  • Clients of FSWs may be playing a major bridging role in transmitting HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Vietnam. (springer.com)
  • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection should be considered in any patient with unusual or recurrent serious infections without another cause, especially in those with risk factors for HIV infection. (medscape.com)
  • Any of the opportunistic infections or cancers associated with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) can also occur in the absence of HIV infection, although they usually develop in patients with some other form of immune suppression or defect. (medscape.com)
  • Despite a decline in undiagnosed HIV infections among men who have sex with men there is evidence that rates of ongoing HIV transmission remain high. (nice.org.uk)
  • The guidelines have specific recommendations around HIV testing, documenting hepatitis B virus serology status and screening for sexually transmitted infections. (nice.org.uk)
  • The literature on HIV and Lyme neuroborreliosis co-infections is also reviewed. (leidenuniv.nl)
  • Before the nationwide introduction of ART, only cotrimoxazole prophylaxis and drugs to diminish the effects of opportunistic infections were administered to people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). (wikipedia.org)
  • Untreated coinfections, such as malaria, tuberculosis, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can also propagate the spread of HIV within a population through the weakening of the host's immune system. (wikipedia.org)
Acquired HIV infection1
  • Additional information to distinguish newly acquired HIV infection should be collected routinely for surveillance purposes, and includes evidence of a negative or indeterminate HIV antibody test and/or a seroconversion illness occurring within the 12 months prior to diagnosis. (health.gov.au)
Incidence10
  • In this letter to the editor information was presented concerning the incidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among intravenous (iv) drug users in Ohio. (cdc.gov)
  • The findings did not indicate any relationship between HIV seropositivity and malaria infection but underscored the low incidence of both malaria and HIV within the 17-26 age range and amongst relatively well-educated individuals. (pagepressjournals.org)
  • Early identification of CIN by an understanding of its aetiology and associations may enable the implementation of preventative measures to reduce its incidence and potentially lead to the diagnosis and further management of conditions such as HIV. (bmj.com)
  • Three prospective cohort studies which had been separately conducted among MSM in Beijing during 2006-2010 and followed for one year with more than 86.0% retention reported 2.6, 3.4, and 8.1 per 100 person-years of HIV incidence rates in 2007, 2009, and 2010, respectively [ 7 - 9 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • This study aimed at assessing how HIV test results were shared with male sexual partners , the level of use of modern contraceptive methods, and the pregnancy incidence among women informed of. (thebody.com)
  • Predictors of pregnancy and changes in pregnancy incidence among HIV-positive women accessing HIV clinical care. (biomedsearch.com)
  • OBJECTIVES: To describe predictors of pregnancy and changes in pregnancy incidence among HIV-positive women accessing HIV clinical care. (biomedsearch.com)
  • Estimated HIV incidence and prevalence in the United States, 2010-2015. (medscape.com)
  • During the 1990s, several studies indicated that the incidence of HIV among patients with STIs was significantly higher than those without. (thefreelibrary.com)
  • 2002). Herpes simplex virus type 2 infection increases HIV incidence: A prospective study in rural Tanzania. (springer.com)
Prevalence of HIV seropositivity3
Vaccine-induced seropositivity1
  • The sponsor must provide the capacity for differential confirmatory testing for those who develop vaccine-induced seropositivity. (nzdl.org)
Antiretroviral30
  • Effects of HIV-related stigma among an early sample of patients receiving antiretroviral therapy in Botswana. (springer.com)
  • Treatment as long-term prevention: Sustained reduction in HIV sexual transmission risk with use of antiretroviral therapy in rural Uganda. (springer.com)
  • Evidence is mounting to support the observation that antiretroviral agents may be able to play an important role in reducing the risk for HIV transmission. (who.int)
  • Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is the use of antiretroviral drugs for the prevention of HIV infection. (who.int)
  • The survival of HIV infected patients has markedly improved since the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and deaths from AIDS-related causes have declined. (scielo.br)
  • Suicide mortality among people accessing highly active antiretroviral therapy for HIV/AIDS in British Columbia: a retrospective analysis. (curehunter.com)
  • Factors associated with late initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy among young HIV-positive men and women aged 18 to 29 years in Canada. (curehunter.com)
  • HIV-1 disease progression during highly active antiretroviral therapy: an application using population-level data in British Columbia: 1996-2011. (curehunter.com)
  • Factors predictive of 30-day postoperative mortality in HIV/AIDS patients in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy. (curehunter.com)
  • Guidelines for the use of antiretroviral agents in HIV-1-infected adults and adolescents. (medscape.com)
  • Although antiretroviral therapy (ART) is vital to people living with HIV (PLWH) by suppressing the virus and in turn preventing onward HIV transmission and reducing AIDS-related morbidity and mortality, the rates of optimal ART adherence continuously remain low. (springer.com)
  • The effect of combined antiretroviral therapy on the overall mortality of HIV-infected individuals. (springer.com)
  • Biressaw S, Abegaz WE, Abebe M, Taye WA, Belay M. Adherence to antiretroviral therapy and associated factors among HIV infected children in Ethiopia: unannounced home-based pill count versus caregivers' report. (springer.com)
  • ARVs are your guns': associations between HIV-disclosure and adherence to antiretroviral treatment among adolescents in South Africa. (springer.com)
  • This includes early diagnosis of HIV infection through HIV testing, antiretroviral therapy for those diagnosed positive to reduce the risk of onward transmission, correct and consistent condom use, and addressing the wider determinants of poor sexual health among this population which are closely linked to HIV infection, such as reducing the number of sexual partners and avoiding overlapping sexual relationships. (nice.org.uk)
  • The report also states that the evidence for the efficacy and effectiveness of antiretroviral agents to reduce onward transmission from people who are HIV positive and to prevent HIV acquisition in those who are HIV negative continues to expand, making important additions to the prevention toolkit. (nice.org.uk)
  • People living with HIV who are on effective antiretroviral therapy are very unlikely to pass on HIV to sexual partners. (nice.org.uk)
  • In June 2015, the use of antiretroviral therapy by people who are HIV positive to both prevent as well as treat HIV infection (treatment as prevention or TasP) was approved by NHS England ( NHS England, Treatment as Prevention in HIV infected adults, 2015 ). (nice.org.uk)
  • The patients infected with HIV in this study were medically stable and had been receiving antiretroviral treatment for an average duration of approximately 5 years. (ajnr.org)
  • A relationship between genetic subtype and natural resistance against antiretroviral drugs ( 3 , 10 , 11 ), as well as between subtypes and the efficiency of serological and molecular test for HIV diagnosis ( 2 , 28 , 41 ), has been observed. (asm.org)
  • For patients who are starting to take antiretroviral medication (to treat HIV) for the first time, there are now a variety of different medicines which may be taken together as a combination in order to form an effective treatment which suppresses the virus for prolonged periods of time. (amazonaws.com)
  • In this study, the investigators will observe the combination of two licensed antiretroviral medications, ritonavirboosted darunavir(DRV/r) and rilpivirine (RPV), in suppressing virus when given to patients who are commencing treatment for HIV infection for the first time. (amazonaws.com)
  • Current HIV treatment guidelines recommend the use of triple-drug therapy (two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors and either a protease inhibitor, non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, or an integrase inhibitor) for the treatment of antiretroviral (ARV)-naïve patients. (amazonaws.com)
  • With the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), patients with HIV are living much longer. (amazonaws.com)
  • We quantified the frequency of HSV reactivations in highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)-treated adults with HIV, and compared it with that in HAART-naïve patients. (bmj.com)
  • One of the very few studies to examine subclinical herpes simplex virus (HSV) shedding in adults coinfected with HIV on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). (bmj.com)
  • Coinfection with herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is common in HIV infection, and has been associated with increased plasma and genital tract HIV RNA levels, 1 , 2 increased immune activation 3 and some measures of accelerated HIV disease progression 4 , 5 among highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)-untreated individuals. (bmj.com)
  • We describe the presence of defective HIV-1 proviruses capable of transcribing novel unspliced HIV-RNA species in HIV-infected patients on combination antiretroviral therapy. (natap.org)
  • We propose that the proviruses persistently present in combination antiretroviral therapy-treated patients are not defective in a conventional sense, but rather represent incomplete forms of proviruses encoding translationally competent HIV-RNA transcripts. (natap.org)
  • In order to reduce the prevalence of HIV/AIDS within the country, Mozambique has partnered with numerous global organizations to provide its citizens with augmented access to antiretroviral therapy and prevention techniques, such as condom use. (wikipedia.org)
Complications3
  • Young symptomatic HIV-infected infants are at risk for BCG-related complications. (whale.to)
  • The community-based AERLI intervention provided training and education to people who inject drugs (PWID) about HIV and HCV transmission risk reduction, with a focus on drug injecting practices, other injection-related complications, and access to HIV and HCV testing and care. (plos.org)
  • With the increasing lifespan of persons with HIV, long-term complications from therapy as well as the occurrence of co-morbidities with aging have prompted HCPs to re-think the current treatment paradigm and consider novel combinations of ARVs. (amazonaws.com)
Epidemiology1
  • Further studies could be undertaken to investigate other relevant epidemiology parameters with regards to HIV and malaria in the tropics. (pagepressjournals.org)
Epidemic13
  • The HIV epidemic in South Africa (SA) has had a substantial impact on laboratory services, at least partially owing to the well-described propensity to cytopenias in HIV-positive patients.Objectives. (who.int)
  • Data from south-Asia and Africa suggest that mobility and migration separates people from their social support structures, creating social milieu in which they are more likely to engage in risk behaviours that are known to play a key role in spreading the HIV epidemic in other areas [ 3 - 7 ]. (beds.ac.uk)
  • The HIV/AIDS epidemic is rapidly rising among Beijing MSM, but more than half MSM did not perceive this risk. (hindawi.com)
  • The rapid increase of HIV epidemic among MSM has reminded the Chinese government and researchers that comprehensive biomedical and behavioral interventions and other policies are urgently needed for preventing the spread of HIV in this high risk population. (hindawi.com)
  • A qualitative study among MSM in Beijing and Chongqing found that the majority of participants were aware of the high HIV epidemic among MSM, but they did not think themselves at a high risk of HIV infection [ 19 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Since the HIV/AIDS epidemic began in the 1980s, nearly 700,000 cases of AIDS have been reported in the U.S. The latest estimates indicate that 800,000 to 900,000 people in the U.S. currently are infected with HIV. (fredonia.edu)
  • [ 1 ] Approximately 35.4 million deaths worldwide have been attributed to infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) since the beginning of the HIV epidemic in the early 1980s. (medscape.com)
  • The HIV epidemic remains largely concentrated among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men and among men and women of black African ethnicity. (nice.org.uk)
  • Overall, the high number of HIV-1 subtypes cocirculating, the high intrasubtype diversity, and the high numbers of possible recombinant viruses as well as different unclassified strains are all in agreement with an old and mature epidemic in the DRC, suggesting that this region is the epicenter of HIV-1 group M. (asm.org)
  • Mozambique is a country particularly hard-hit by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. (wikipedia.org)
  • The first governmental response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic occurred in 1988 with the establishment of four sentinel surveys in Maputo, Beira, Chimoio, and Tete to keep track of HIV prevalence within the country. (wikipedia.org)
  • Several campaigns and organizations have been initiated since 1986 in order to combat the HIV epidemic in various ways and by reaching various sectors of Mozambican society. (wikipedia.org)
  • Yet, since the end of the civil war in 1992, rural areas of Mozambique continue to face repercussions of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, prominently due to the inability of the nation to quickly rehabilitate as a result of inadequate funds allocated towards addressing both educational and healthcare system infrastructural repairs. (wikipedia.org)
Antibody10
  • DESIGN AND METHODS: A total of 317 street-recruited IDU were HIV-antibody tested and interviewed about 421 relationships with particular sex partners. (isharonline.org)
  • Twelve (75%) showed HIV antibody against JEV. (bvsalud.org)
  • Out of these 12 sera showing HIV antibody titre between 140 and 1160, eight (66.6%) showed IgM antibody, giving the presumptive diagnosis of recent JEV infection. (bvsalud.org)
  • Prevalence of anti-HIV antibody (anti-HIV), hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), anti-hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc) and anti-hepatitis C virus antibody (anti-HCV). (mja.com.au)
  • Reduction of the HIV seroconversion window period and false positive rate by using ADVIA Centaur HIV antigen/antibody combo assay. (curehunter.com)
  • In this study, we evaluated the performance of a new fourth-generation ADVIA Centaur HIV antigen /antibody combo (CHIV) assay (Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc., USA) for early detection of HIV infection and reduction of false positive rate. (curehunter.com)
  • 1 month) in one blood sample, excluding cord blood AND no subsequent negative HIV virological or antibody test. (health.gov.au)
  • Dissociation between HIV antigen/antibody tests and HIV NAT assays can occur in seroconverters (HIV NAT positive/antibody negative) or late stage AIDS (HIV NAT positive/antibody negative), as discussed further below in section 3 . (health.gov.au)
  • HIV test refusers were 2.2 times more likely to be HIV antibody positive than HIV test acceptors (3.0% versus 1.4%, prevalence ratio = 2.2, CI95 1.1-4.4), with this difference mainly occurring among males. (ovid.com)
  • In addition to eliciting persistent antibody responses, HIV-1 proteins derived from "defective" proviruses could also be associated with CD4 and CD8 T-cell responses. (natap.org)
Sexual behaviour1
  • Knowledge about one's partner's seropositivity can guide both the sexual behaviour and HIV testing decision-making processes. (bmj.com)
Seronegativity1
  • The presence of detectable levels of a specific marker within the serum is considered seropositivity, while the absence of such levels is considered seronegativity. (wikipedia.org)
Seroprevalence9
  • According to the authors, educational efforts to prevent HIV transmission in the drug using population of Ohio with apparently low HIV seroprevalence offers a reasonable opportunity to limit the spread of acquired immune deficiency syndrome. (cdc.gov)
  • There is paucity of published data on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) seroprevalence among migrant workers entering Middle-East particularly Kuwait. (beds.ac.uk)
  • We took advantage of the routine screening of migrants for HIV infection, upon arrival in Kuwait from the areas with high HIV prevalence, to 1) estimate the HIV seroprevalence among migrant workers entering Kuwait and to 2) ascertain if any significant time trend or changes had occurred in HIV seroprevalence among these migrants over the study period. (beds.ac.uk)
  • Overall HIV seroprevalence (per 100,000) among the migrants was 21 (494/2328582) (95% CI: 19 -23), ranging from 11 (95% CI: 8 - 16) in 2003 to 31 (95% CI: 24 -41) in 1998. (beds.ac.uk)
  • During the study period, overall a low HIV seroprevalence (0.021%) was recorded. (beds.ac.uk)
  • However, there is paucity of published data on HIV seroprevalence among migrants from these regions entering Middle-East particularly Kuwait. (beds.ac.uk)
  • Measuring the HIV seroprevalence among these migrants can be used as an additional surveillance method in Gulf countries with low or concentrated HIV prevalence. (beds.ac.uk)
  • Specifically, the cumulated serological data on HIV tests' results for these workers over the past ten years gave us an opportunity in this study not only to undertake 1) the estimation of HIV seroprevalence in this population of migrant workers, but also to 2) ascertain if any significant time trend or changes had occurred in the HIV seroprevalence among these migrants over the study period. (beds.ac.uk)
  • This work aimed at testing HIV seroprevalence and KAP concerning AIDS among a group of drug addicts admitted for treatment at the Alexandria Psychiatric Hospital . (bvsalud.org)
Diagnosis10
  • By the end of 2016, 36.7 million people were living with HIV infection, 30% of whom were unaware of their diagnosis. (medscape.com)
  • Early diagnosis of HIV infection is of paramount importance, allowing health care providers an invaluable opportunity to prevent further transmission of the disease and to begin therapy, if warranted. (medscape.com)
  • [ 7 ] The diagnosis of HIV infection, as with any other diseases, should include a complete history and a detailed physical examination in order to reach an accurate interpretation of the information provided by laboratory data. (medscape.com)
  • This article provides an overview of the available testing for the diagnosis of HIV infection. (medscape.com)
  • Early diagnosis of HIV infection reduces morbidity and mortality. (curehunter.com)
  • The new fourth-generation ADVIA Centaur HIV assay is a sensitive and specific assay that shortens the serological window period and allows early diagnosis of HIV infection . (curehunter.com)
  • Laboratory testing for the diagnosis of HIV infection : updated recommendations. (medscape.com)
  • 1,2) It has come to be recognised that the presence of STIs can increase the risk of acquisition of HIV infection and also promote its transmission, while HIV infection and associated immunodeficiency can alter the natural history and influence the diagnosis and management of conventional STIs. (thefreelibrary.com)
  • Nucleic acid tests such as PCR are not currently validated for formal confirmation of a diagnosis of HIV infection. (health.gov.au)
  • No significant relationship was observed between HAART and HSV-1/2 shedding in univariable (OR=1.55, 95% CI 0.83 to 2.87) or multivariable negative binomial models adjusted for sex, baseline CD4 count, recent immigrant status and time since HIV diagnosis (adjusted OR, aOR=1.05, 95% CI 0.43 to 2.58). (bmj.com)
Infection among3
  • However, little progress has been made in addressing the need for prevention of HIV infection among women. (isharonline.org)
  • 16.3 HIV infection among women entering the New York State Correctional System (similar to lab exercise) . (sjsu.edu)
  • In 1993, the disturbing finding of HIV infection among monogamously married women without personal risk behavior, was published(5). (indianpediatrics.net)
Cohort4
  • We collected quarterly data from a cohort of 422 people living with HIV in Uganda, followed for a median of 2.1 years. (springer.com)
  • HPV L1 seropositivity was common in this cohort of older GBM. (aacrjournals.org)
  • A cohort of 122 HIV-HCV coinfected patients was compared with a control group of 122 HIV-negative HCV-infected patients. (natap.org)
  • Identifying social and economic barriers to regular care and treatment for Black men who have sex with men and women (BMSMW) and who are living with HIV: a qualitative study from the Bruthas cohort. (ucsf.edu)
Conclusions1
  • Conclusions HSV reactivations persist despite suppressive HAART among adults coinfected with HSV and HIV. (bmj.com)
Post-Exposure Pr2
  • There is also a NICE accredited UK national guideline for the use of HIV post-exposure prophylaxis following sexual exposure (PEPSE) . (nice.org.uk)
  • A recent sexually transmitted infection or use of post-exposure prophylaxis may be markers of increased risk for HIV acquisition. (nice.org.uk)
Antibodies6
  • HIV infection can be diagnosed based on detection of antibodies that are directed against the proteins encoded by the 3 major genes, the detection of the p24 antigen, the viral nucleic acid, and, finally, by means of culturing the virus. (medscape.com)
  • Fourth-generation HIV detection assays are more sensitive because they can detect p24 antigen as well as anti- HIV antibodies . (curehunter.com)
  • In August 2013, the FDA approved Alere Determine HIV-1/2 Ag/Ab Combo test (Orgenics, Ltd) as the first rapid HIV test for the simultaneous detection of HIV-1 p24 antigen as well as antibodies to both HIV-1 and HIV-2 in human serum, plasma, and venous or fingerstick whole blood specimens. (medscape.com)
  • [ 8 , 9 ] The test does not distinguish between antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2, and is not intended to be used for screening of blood donors. (medscape.com)
  • FDA approves first rapid diagnostic test to detect both HIV-1 antigen and HIV-1/2 antibodies. (medscape.com)
  • Lowes R. FDA OKs First Rapid Test for HIV-1/2 Antibodies, HIV-1 Antigen. (medscape.com)
Tuberculosis4
  • Tuberculosis occurring with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a serious and growing public health problem. (nih.gov)
  • We have carried out a randomised clinical trial of a 12-month course of isoniazid plus vitamin B6 versus vitamin B6 alone in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to assess the efficacy of isoniazid in preventing active tuberculosis in symptom-free HIV-infected individuals. (nih.gov)
  • Time series cross-correlation analysis of HIV seropositivity and pulmonary tuberculosis among migrants entering Kuwait. (nih.gov)
  • A group of strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolated from an outbreak in HIV-infected patients was studied by chromatographic techniques.A group of strains of M. Tuberculosis from symptomatic respiratory patients (SR + 14) and patterns strains from the laboratory collection were used as a reference aimed at making a qualitative comparison of the chromatographic patterns described by the strains isolated from patients. (sld.cu)
Syndrome3
  • Background Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV) is a major source of concern in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), a small archipelago of islands in the Caribbean region. (bmj.com)
  • Data from Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa indicate that human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) has been increasing over time, especially among men who have sex with men (MSM) [ 1 - 5 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Helicobacter pylori seropositivity in fibromyalgia syndrome. (thefreedictionary.com)
South Africa3
  • Internalized stigma, discrimination, and depression among men and women living with HIV/AIDS in Cape Town, South Africa. (springer.com)
  • She is now conducting research on mobilizing young MSM communities to influence MSM's engagement in the HIV continuum of care and prevention in the U.S. South, South Africa and Peru. (ucsf.edu)
  • Learning to Live With HIV in the Rural Townships: A Photovoice Study of Men Who Have Sex With Men Living With HIV in Mpumalanga, South Africa. (ucsf.edu)
Patients with HIV Infection2
  • Are they as functional in patients with HIV infection? (frontiersin.org)
  • Adherence to protease inhibitor therapy and outcomes in patients with HIV infection. (springer.com)
Influencing disease progression1
  • 8 Evidence has demonstrated that coinfection with HIV significantly alters the natural history of HBV infection, influencing disease progression. (scielo.br)
Clinical6
  • Perceived discrimination in clinical care in a nationally representative sample of HIV-infected adults receiving health care. (springer.com)
  • CONCLUSION: The pregnancy rate among women accessing HIV clinical care increased in 2000-2009. (biomedsearch.com)
  • The authors conducted a pilot randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of the transdermal administration of selegiline in HIV+ patients to obtain preliminary data to assess its safety, tolerability, and impact on HIV-associated cognitive impairment. (biomedsearch.com)
  • However, in clinical practice, the most common method for diagnosing established HIV infection is by performing a screening test (eg, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA]) and by confirming a positive result with a supplementary test. (medscape.com)
  • The European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) guidelines from 2015 recommend that PrEP can be used in adults at high-risk of acquiring HIV infection. (nice.org.uk)
  • Both of these drugs are licensed for treatment of patients with HIV in the UK and Europe, and are currently in standard clinical use. (amazonaws.com)
Antigen2
  • Blood samples were screened for the presence of malaria and HIV, using SD Boline malaria Antigen P.F. test kit and Determine® HIV one step rapid Kit. (pagepressjournals.org)
  • hepatitis B surface antigen) indicated you do not have hepatitis B or C. Consequently, hepatitis would not be causing delayed HIV seroconversion . (thebody.com)
Baseline3
  • sexual activity at baseline were significantly more likely to test HIV -positive," the authors reported. (thebody.com)
  • The following chart presents the Healthy People 2010 targets for the objectives pertinent to reducing HIV/AIDS, along with baseline data for the year(s) indicated. (fredonia.edu)
  • The proportion of enrolled patients with a reduction from baseline in HIV-1 RNA >1 log10 copies /mL at weeks 4, 8, 12 and proportion with HIV-1 RNA ≤400 copies/mL at week 24. (amazonaws.com)
Disorders1
  • We therefore set out to (i) identify host genomic variants mediating differential susceptibility to Borrelia infection/seropositivity by means of a genome-wide association study (GWAS) and to (ii) uncover a possible contribution of Borrelia seropositivity to core phenotypes of neuropsychiatric disorders. (springer.com)
Progression8
  • Isoniazid also delayed progression to HIV disease and AIDS and death. (nih.gov)
  • HAART slows progression to anal cancer in HIV-infected MSM. (curehunter.com)
  • The effect of history of injection drug use and alcoholism on HIV disease progression. (curehunter.com)
  • The natural history of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients has never been studied according to the concept of liver fibrosis progression. (natap.org)
  • The aim of this work was to assess the fibrosis progression rate in HIV-HCV coinfected patients and in patients infected by HCV only. (natap.org)
  • HIV seropositivity accelerates HCV-related liver fibrosis progression. (natap.org)
  • Effect of daily aciclovir on HIV disease progression in individuals in Rakai, Uganda, co-infected with HIV-1 and herpes simplex virus type 2: a randomised, double-blind placebo-controlled trial. (medscape.com)
  • Whether the various groups, subtypes, and recombinant forms of HIV-1 have biological differences (for example, with respect to transmissibility and the course of disease progression) is not known ( 21 , 44 ). (asm.org)
Mycobacterium1
  • When are HIV patients at risk for Mycobacterium avium complex infection? (medscape.com)
Adults14
  • Figure 1 shows estimated HIV infection or AIDS rates by state for adolescents and adults in the U.S., 2003. (fredonia.edu)
  • Increase the proportion of HIV-infected adolescents and adults who receive testing, treatment, and prophylaxis consistent with current Public Health Service treatment guidelines. (fredonia.edu)
  • 149 cases were consulted by our medical doctors, including 26 children, 51 adults and 72 HIV positive people (25 cases were consulted for different pathologies, 12 new cases were diagnosed and put under ARVs treatment, 35 cases for monitoring viral load). (globalgiving.org)
  • Infection with HW among older adults in the United States needs to be investigated in greater detail because little substantive knowledge currently is available about HIV/AIDS in the elderly population. (healio.com)
  • Treatment challenges, nursing care of older adults infected with HIV, and psychosocial aspects of the disease are discussed. (healio.com)
  • Infection with HIV and subsequent development of AIDS in the population of older adults in the United States needs to be explored in greater depth. (healio.com)
  • In addition, it is likely that a number of older adults die without ever having been diagnosed as HIV positive. (healio.com)
  • The current clustered age ranges for older adults with HIV/AIDS includes: 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, and 65 and older (CDC, 1996). (healio.com)
  • The purpose of this review of the literature is to increase knowledge and awareness of gerontological nurses related to older adults and HIV/AIDS. (healio.com)
  • The related intent is the potential improvement of the provision of care to older adults with HIV/AIDS. (healio.com)
  • The sources of infection with the HIV/ AIDS virus need to be identified clearly and delineated for older adults so there is greater awareness among health care providers of potential risk factors and interventions so prevention and control can be implemented more easily. (healio.com)
  • Revised recommendations for HIV testing of adults, adolescents, and pregnant women in health-care settings. (medscape.com)
  • 1993 revised classification system for HIV infection and expanded surveillance case definition for AIDS among adolescents and adults. (medscape.com)
  • 50 copies/mL, n=41) adults with HSV-1 and/or 2, HIV coinfection. (bmj.com)
Mortality1
  • A study involving antithymocyte globulin demonstrated that CMV seropositivity is a significant predictor of patient mortality post allogeneic stem cell transplantation regardless of reactivation status. (thefreedictionary.com)
Detection4
  • Detection of HIV seropositivity during an outbreak of Japanese encephalitis in Manipur. (bvsalud.org)
  • These results suggest that HPV L1 seropositivity, in conjunction with anal HPV DNA detection, predicts concurrent HSIL. (aacrjournals.org)
  • HPV seropositivity with concurrent DNA detection predicted anal HSIL detection. (aacrjournals.org)
  • Detection of HIV nucleic acid as proviral DNA using a qualitative NAT assay (currently this assay is not registered on the ARTG). (health.gov.au)
Viral7
  • HIV-1 constituted the predominant viral serotype (97.6) compared to HIV-2 (2.4). (who.int)
  • Forty-one protease inhibitor-naive subjects with viral loads 10 000 copies/ml newly starting a regimen including nelfinavir, referred from HIV clinics in Philadelphia. (natap.org)
  • HIV-1 also has regulatory genes ( tat and rev ) and genes that encode for accessory proteins ( vpu , vpr , vif , and nef ) that are important in viral replication and interaction with the host. (medscape.com)
  • Lower human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 2 viral load reflects the difference in pathogenicity of HIV-1 and HIV-2. (medscape.com)
  • Plasma viral load and CD4+ lymphocytes as prognostic markers of HIV-1 infection. (medscape.com)
  • Unique in restricting the HAART-treated group to patients with undetectable HIV viral loads, thus maximising its relevance to the modern era. (bmj.com)
  • Future studies will hopefully further delineate the effects of the transcription or translation of defective proviruses on immune responses and immune activation in cART-treated HIV-infected individuals with prolonged viral suppression. (natap.org)
Interventions5
  • Lack of sex knowledge and safer sex awareness among young people [ 13 ] and pursuit of sexual pleasure without condom use among MSM are prevalent, even though various policies, strategies, and interventions for HIV/AIDS prevention and control have been introduced and applied to the MSM population [ 7 - 10 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Interventions to reduce enacted stigma may strengthen social support for people living with HIV. (springer.com)
  • Previous studies of the effectiveness of HIV prevention interventions for HIV-positive persons have looked at interventions with varying intensity, from single sessions to those offered twice-weekly for six months. (thebody.com)
  • The guidelines recommend that PrEP should be used in combination with other preventive interventions, including the use of condoms, and should be supervised by a doctor experienced with sexual health and use of HIV medicines, possibly as part of a shared-care arrangement. (nice.org.uk)
  • She has an established research career conducting community-based research and has considerable experience designing and implementing HIV prevention interventions for diverse groups, including young and all-aged MSM, transgender women, and injection drug users. (ucsf.edu)
Serostatus2
  • The term serostatus is commonly used in HIV/AIDS prevention efforts. (wikipedia.org)
  • In recent years, social advocacy has emphasized the importance of learning one's HIV/AIDS serostatus in an effort to curtail the spread of the disease. (wikipedia.org)
Prophylaxis1
  • The effect of prophylaxis on the development of HIV disease, AIDS, and death was also investigated. (nih.gov)
Participants1
  • The DTI measurements were compared in 11 HIV and 11 control participants. (ajnr.org)
Helicobacter1
ELISA1
  • 8. Patients with a known history of HIV seropositivity (Elisa or Western blot). (novartis.com)
Serological1
  • Among the 848 HIV infected patients investigated 222 had serological markers of HBV infection. (scielo.br)
Outbreak1
  • CRF03_AB strains are responsible for the explosive HIV outbreak among intravenous drug users in Kaliningrad ( 27 ). (asm.org)
High prevalence1
  • there is a high prevalence of HIV among children attending tertiary health institution in the Niger Delta of Nigeria and the trend is increasing over the last 5 years. (who.int)
Concomitant2
  • Concomitant JEV and HIV infection could be detected in 3 cases. (bvsalud.org)
  • This is probably the first documentation of concomitant JEV and HIV infection in the eastern India. (bvsalud.org)
Human10
  • human papillomavirus infection, increased p53 expression, and HIV seropositivity. (bmj.com)
  • The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which emerged in the last quarter of twentieth century has spread worldwide in less than two decades [ 1 ]. (beds.ac.uk)
  • Cross-sectional studies show that human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) stigma is negatively correlated with social support. (springer.com)
  • HIV infection is associated with an increased prevalence and severity and with a lower rate of regression of human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cervical intraepithelial lesions. (thebody.com)
  • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1 is a member of the Retroviridae family. (medscape.com)
  • spotted fever group rickettsioses (SFGR), and typhus group rickettsioses (TGR) from samples of persons aged 15-64 years collected during a nationwide human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) serosurvey conducted in 2007 in Kenya. (ajtmh.org)
  • These pages contain the laboratory case definition for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. (health.gov.au)
  • We sought to evaluate the HIV seropositivity of patients who refused or accepted human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing in a South Carolina sexually transmitted diseases (STD) clinic, and the patients' reasons for refusing or accepting testing. (ovid.com)
  • Diffusion alterations have been identified in the corpus callosum and frontal white matter of patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), though the relevance of these findings to cognitive deterioration has not yet been determined. (ajnr.org)
  • Patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may eventually present evidence of neurologic involvement, including cognitive deterioration. (ajnr.org)
Epidemics3
  • Expanded access to needle and syringe programs (NSPs) and opioid maintenance treatment (OMT) have led to a huge decrease in HIV epidemics since the 1990s in France [ 1 ] and other countries [ 2 ]. (plos.org)
  • 3-5) The magnitude of the impact of this interaction is more evident in developing countries where the twin epidemics of HIV infection and conventional STIs coexist and produce a vicious cycle that is less evident in more developed societies. (thefreelibrary.com)
  • 2000). Sexual bridging by Cambodian men: Potential importance for general population spread of STD and HIV epidemics. (springer.com)
Factors associated1
  • The goals of the study were to determine HIV/STI prevalence amongst different bridging groups, identify factors associated with being potential and active bridgers, and assess the association of drug use and unsafe sex with HIV and/or STI prevalence. (springer.com)
20002
  • UNAIDS-Sponsored Regional Workshops to Discuss Ethical Issues in Preventive HIV Vaccine Trials (UNAIDS, 2000, 52 p. (nzdl.org)
  • She has been directing TAPS and co-directing CAPS since 2000, and working on HIV prevention since 1984. (ucsf.edu)
UNAIDS1
  • In fact, according to 2008 UNAIDS estimates, this southeast African nation possesses the 8th highest HIV prevalence in the world. (wikipedia.org)
Having an HIV test1
  • Moreover, willingness to disclose HIV seropositivity was related to having one or less sexual partner (OR = 1.98, 95% CI = 1.29 - 3.01), non-regular church attendance (OR = 1.55, 95% CI = 1.10 - 2.19), cohabitation (OR = 0.67, 95% CI = 0.47 - 0.97), knowing about HIV treatment (OR = 0.50, 95% CI = 0.32 - 0.80) and having an HIV test (OR = 0.43, 95% CI = 0.26 - 0.63). (bmj.com)

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