• Since the introduction of highly active antiretroviral treatment (HAART), non-AIDS defining conditions have become major causes of illness and death in HIV-infected patients. (cdc.gov)
  • Then we described the prevalence of HCV seropositivity and active HBV infection in HIV-positive patients from the Cohort of the Spanish AIDS Research Network (CoRIS) who had never received HAART, according to their geographic origin. (cdc.gov)
  • The mortality determinants were: prematurity, vaccination status and HIV/AIDS infection. (scirp.org)
  • This briefing has been produced with the collaboration and financial support of the Fogarty Center - National Institutes of Health (NIH) of the U.S.A. and the Centres GHESKIO of Haiti in the scope of the project "Building Capacity of Journalists in the Caribbean and Central America to Report on HIV/AIDS: a focus on Haiti. (panoscaribbean.org)
  • The provision of care, including access to medical care, is a serious challenge for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Haiti. (panoscaribbean.org)
  • It is the fruit of the constant work of all the people and organizations which bring together people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). (panoscaribbean.org)
  • This is the lesson that the seropositive Saurel Beaujour draws of his participation (in October 2001) in a programme of international visits to the United States, where infected people benefit from a specific budget for their access to health care and medicines, and where the private firms are heavily involved in the battle against HIV/AIDS. (panoscaribbean.org)
  • 43 years old, electrician by training, Beaujour has been for several years the leader of the Association for National Solidarity with people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS (ASON), which has about fifty active members. (panoscaribbean.org)
  • Saurel Beaujour is very active in activities against HIV/AIDS at the Caribbean level. (panoscaribbean.org)
  • The traveling Caravan was a great moment in promoting less risky sexual behaviour, through the creation of a social environment which validates protected sexual intercourse,mutual fidelity and the acceptation of people living with HIV/AIDS. (panoscaribbean.org)
  • The solidarity among people living with HIV/AIDS is all the more necessary as they generally have to function in an environment which is not very favourable. (panoscaribbean.org)
  • According to 2020 data from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), an estimated 18.3% of PWID were living with HIV in Kenya compared to 4.2% (3.7-4.9%) among the general adult population aged 15 to 49 years [ 1 , 3 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Background HIV/AIDS remains a significant global public health challenge with youth bearing the brunt of the burden. (bvsalud.org)
  • This course is designed for all behavioral health professionals, including social workers, counselors, and marriage and family therapists, who may be involved with the care of persons with HIV or AIDS. (netce.com)
  • The first case of human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in India was detected in 1986 in the state of Tamilnadu [ 1 ] and since then the spread of HIV/AIDS across the nation has been relentless. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Though the majority of HIV-infected population lives in developing nations, there is a paucity of data on natural history, pattern of disease and survival of hospitalised patients with HIV/AIDS from these regions, especially India. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It is well established that manifestations of AIDS are influenced by factors such as endemic infections and malnutrition that are widely prevalent in these regions [ 4 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We describe a series of 135 consecutive patients with HIV/AIDS, aged 13 years and above, admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (A.I.I.M.S.) hospital, New Delhi during the period of January 2000 through July 2003. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In resolution WHA53.14 the Health Assembly requested the Director-General to develop a global health-sector strategy for responding to the epidemics of HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections. (who.int)
  • In 2003, the Health Assembly adopted resolution WHA56.30, taking note of the global health-sector strategy for HIV/AIDS,1 and the next year, in resolution WHA57.12, endorsed the strategy to accelerate progress towards the attainment of international development goals and targets related to reproductive health. (who.int)
  • The final draft has taken into account the comments received and complements the global health-sector strategy for HIV/AIDS. (who.int)
  • METHODS: From September 2020 to March 2021, the International epidemiology Databases to Evaluate AIDS (IeDEA) research consortium surveyed 238 HIV care sites across seven geographic regions to document constraints in HIV service delivery during the first year of the pandemic and strategies for ensuring care continuity for PWH. (bvsalud.org)
  • 2 HIV/AIDS HIV/AIDS . (ihsn.org)
  • According to the 2009 report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Joint United Nations Program on Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) (UNAIDS), 2.6 million individuals are newly infected by HIV every year, 33 million patients live with HIV (PLHIV), and there are 1.8 million cases of AIDSmortality annually worldwide. (openaidsjournal.com)
  • History of STIs other than HIV or syphilis (e.g. a Field Epidemiology Training Program, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Tokyo, Japan. (who.int)
  • Syphilis detection tests are serologic tests used to screen for and confirm infection with Treponema pallidum. (medscape.com)
  • Successful treatment is associated with a 4-fold or two-tube decline in titer (ie, from 1:32 to 1:8) 6 months after therapy for primary or secondary syphilis and 1 year after therapy for latent syphilis. (medscape.com)
  • Syphilis and HIV affect similar patient groups and co-infection is common. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Syphilis is a predominantly sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum . (amboss.com)
  • Secondary syphilis is characterized by a polymorphic, maculopapular rash that appears on the palms and soles. (amboss.com)
  • Neurosyphilis , ocular syphilis , and otosyphilis are serious manifestations that can occur at any stage of infection. (amboss.com)
  • See "Subtypes and variants" for details on neurosyphilis , ocular syphilis , and otosyphilis , which can occur at any stage of infection. (amboss.com)
  • A rising trend, though not statistically significant, was observed in pregnant women, drug users and patients from wards/out-patient departments, while a statistically significant rise in prevalence of syphilis was found in HIV-positive individuals. (ijstd.org)
  • An increasing trend of syphilis was observed during the study period when all groups were analyzed together, especially in HIV-seropositive individuals, which calls for continued and sustained efforts for case detection, treatment, and preventive measures to contain the disease. (ijstd.org)
  • Though there has been a rising prevalence of viral sexually transmitted infections (STIs), syphilis is not an uncommon diagnosis. (ijstd.org)
  • In unborn and newborn children chlamydial infections, gonorrhoea and syphilis can produce serious and often life-threatening conditions including congenital disease, pneumonia and low birth weight. (who.int)
  • Finally, it will reduce adverse outcomes of pregnancy, such as stillbirth and perinatal death due to syphilis, and blindness caused by gonococcal and chlamydial infections. (who.int)
  • HIV and syphilis prevalence in Chittagong Bangladesh. (drbriandickinson.com)
  • To assess this question, we defined active HBV infection as the presence in serum of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and defined HCV seropositivity as the presence of HCV antibodies. (cdc.gov)
  • Using a multivariate logistic regression analysis, the secondary level of educational, presence of HIV infection, and frequency of close contacts with cats were significantly associated with the prevalence of IgG and/or IgM antibodies. (ajol.info)
  • These tests are used to detect immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies against a cardiolipin-lecithin-cholesterol antigen, which are formed indirectly during infection with T pallidum. (medscape.com)
  • Rich JD, Dickinson BP, Carey JM, Fisher AE, Heimer R. Detection of HIV-1 nucleic acid and HIV-1 antibodies in needles and syringes used for non-intravenous injection. (drbriandickinson.com)
  • Seropositivity rate was defined as the percentage of participants being seropositive, derived from titers of dengue- neutralizing antibodies. (clinicaltrials.gov)
  • More than 1 year after the transplant, the patient remained asymptomatic for infection, and serial testing for hepatitis B markers remained negative. (cdc.gov)
  • Spotted fever rickettsioses (SFR) can cause human infections ranging from asymptomatic or mild cases to severe, life-threatening disease. (health.mil)
  • While the global eradication campaign has markedly reduced the number of cases of endemic polio, doubts have been raised as to whether eradication is a realistic goal, given the large number of asymptomatic infections and the political instability in developing countries. (basicmedicalkey.com)
  • The majority of healthy individuals with T. gondii infections are asymptomatic. (researchsquare.com)
  • Although most HTLV-1-infected individuals are asymptomatic, fetal and childhood infections often result in several diseases with disappointing treatment outcomes. (e-cep.org)
  • Phase 1 (February-June 2018) utilised standard HTS services: counsellor-led height/weight/blood pressure measurements, HIV rapid testing, and symptoms screening for sexually transmitted infections/Tuberculosis. (cdc.gov)
  • Several studies have addressed HBV and HCV prevalence in migrants and ethnic minorities ( 9 , 10 ), but few studied viral hepatitis co-infections in HIV-infected persons according to the patients' geographic origins ( 11 , 12 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Background: In Luxembourg, viral hepatitis and HIV infection data in problem drug users (PDUs) are primarily based on self-reporting. (lih.lu)
  • Gaps in knowledge about viral hepatitis and likeliness to seek medical screening were observed across all age-groups, especially in respondents with secondary or higher education. (hkmj.org)
  • Introduction: Improvements in treatment have led to a growing population of older adults living with HIV. (bvsalud.org)
  • As this population ages, polypharmacy, or the use of more than five medications, may become more common among people living with HIV (PLWH). (bvsalud.org)
  • In Kenya, violence is common among people who inject drugs (PWID) living with HIV and their sexual and injecting partners and may lead to decreased uptake of HIV services, increased HIV risk behaviors, and increased HIV transmission. (biomedcentral.com)
  • 3,302 sexual and/or injecting partners of PWID living with HIV were recruited through assisted partner services and participated in the study. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Over the last 20 years we assisted to an increase in the mean age of People Living with HIV and their comorbidities. (oncotarget.com)
  • Over the last 20 years, the so-called post-highly active antiretroviral therapy (post-HAART) era, we assisted to an increase in the mean age of People Living With HIV (PLWH) and comorbidities related to ageing, immune suppression and persistent inflammation [ 1 - 65 ]. (oncotarget.com)
  • The desire to procreate in patients living with HIV (PLHIV) has been seldom investigated in Africa, particularly in Gabon. (openaidsjournal.com)
  • To follow the changes in the epidemy profile, it is necessary to re-read the assistance provided to integral y attend people living with HIV (PHIV) and their loving partnerships(2-3). (bvsalud.org)
  • Despite the psychological and social impact experienced by patients living with HIV documented in the scientific literature, the impact of the infection and questions from serodiscordance stil is little discussed(3). (bvsalud.org)
  • Acute lower respiratory tract infections (ALRIs) are common and frequent group of diseases caused by a wide range of pathogens (viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites) in which the possible anatomic site(s) extend from the trachea to the alveoli. (scirp.org)
  • The seroprevalence of T. gondii infection ranges from 4-78% among pregnant women in endemic countries (Mwambe et al. (researchsquare.com)
  • The positive effects of the immunosuppressive agents, obligatory for the prevention of organ rejection, have been tempered by the negative effects of these same therapies, leading to various infections that range in both frequency and severity. (medscape.com)
  • [ 11 ] Newer host-related challenges, such as the increasing prevalence of obesity, and system-related problems, such as healthcare-acquired infections, represent other challenges for successful infection prevention. (medscape.com)
  • In settings in which a high proportion of adults have risks for HBV infection (e.g., sexually transmitted disease/human immunodeficiency virus testing and treatment facilities, drug-abuse treatment and prevention settings, health-care settings targeting services to IDUs, health-care settings targeting services to MSM, and correctional facilities), ACIP recommends universal hepatitis B vaccination for all unvaccinated adults. (cdc.gov)
  • Though many methods of prevention of STI/HIV are available, condoms remain of utmost importance. (ijstd.org)
  • Graphene and Nano lubricated condoms are new in the market and others in futuristic approach may include wearable technology/Technology driven condom and invisible Condoms.Both Correct and Consistent use of condoms needs to be promoted for HIV/STI prevention. (ijstd.org)
  • For more information about assessing risk for hepatitis A, refer to Table 3 in Prevention of Hepatitis A Virus Infection in the United States: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, 2020 . (cdc.gov)
  • A holistic approach that combines violence prevention and response, comprehensive harm reduction, healthcare access, and community support is crucial to address the complex issue of drug use and HIV burden among PWID in Kenya for improved health outcomes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • To be effective and provide compassionate care, adequate and up-to-date information about transmission, prevention, and care of HIV-infected individuals must be obtained by all behavioral health professionals. (netce.com)
  • The submission of the draft global strategy for the prevention and control of sexually transmitted infections 2006-20152 is the next step in the response to the request in resolution WHA53.14. (who.int)
  • It recognizes that prevention and control of sexually transmitted infections are core aspects of sexual and reproductive health, as stated in the strategy to accelerate progress towards the attainment of international development goals and targets related to reproductive health. (who.int)
  • Infections secondary to anabolic steroid misuse and their prevention. (drbriandickinson.com)
  • We examined HIV status and COVID-19 severity, and whether tenofovir, used by PWH for HIV treatment and people without HIV (PWoH) for HIV prevention, was associated with protection. (bvsalud.org)
  • Address reprint requests to Mailstop E-69, Hospital Infections Program, National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30333. (cdc.gov)
  • To assist hospitals in maintaining up-to-date isolation practices, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Hospital Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (1) (HICPAC) have revised the 'CDC Guideline for Isolation Precautions in Hospitals. (cdc.gov)
  • and the Director, National Center for Infectious Diseases, regarding the practice of hospital infection control and strategies for surveillance, prevention, and control of nosocomial infections in US hospitals. (cdc.gov)
  • HICPAC also advises the CDC on periodic updating of guidelines and other policy statements regarding prevention of nosocomial infections. (cdc.gov)
  • The cost to treat patients with chronic HBV or HCV infection far outweighs the cost of implementing prevention programmes. (who.int)
  • The objective of this study was to document the spectrum and determine the frequency of various opportunistic infections (OIs) and non-infectious opportunistic diseases, in hospitalised HIV-infected patients from north India. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Timely initiation of prophylaxis for opportunistic infections (OIs) and their prompt recognition and treatment are the only economically viable options [ 6 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Medication toxicities compounded by allograft rejection and complications of healthcare-acquired infections result in more complex presentations. (medscape.com)
  • Complications of molluscum contagiosum include irritation, inflammation, and secondary infections. (medscape.com)
  • The potential of the Health Information System and its underutilization by stakeholders and researchers have been a barrier in diagnosing and reporting ZIKV infection and its complications. (scielo.br)
  • Toxoplasma gondii ( T. gondii ) infection during pregnancy is associated with a variety of complications to the mother and baby. (researchsquare.com)
  • Dr. Dora Ho specializes in infection complications in immunocompromised patients, such as those with bone marrow transplant, solid organ transplant, cancers and other forms of immunodeficiency. (stanford.edu)
  • 2016). The primary infection during gestation age determines the risk of maternal-fetal transmission, which ranges from (10-24%) in the first trimester to (60-90%) in the third trimester of which the risk of congenital defect become more severe with earlier infections (Doehring et al. (researchsquare.com)
  • Routinely maternal screening through serological tests to monitor acute and latent T. gondii infections during pregnancy reduces the possibility of fetal infections and substantial damages. (researchsquare.com)
  • 9 Influenza infection during pregnancy has also been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes including preterm birth and fetal death. (racgp.org.au)
  • In order to contribute to reduction of morbidity and mortality due to low acute respiratory infections in pediatrics, the objective of this study was to determine the epidemiological profile and to identify the factors favoring and those associated with the risk of deceased. (scirp.org)
  • First, their control reduces the enormous burden of morbidity and mortality due to sexually transmitted infections in both resource-constrained and developed countries, both directly, through its impact on quality of life, sexual and reproductive health and child health, and indirectly, through its impact on national and individual economies. (who.int)
  • Abstract INTRODUCTION: Chikungunya fever is a condition resulting from infection by chikungunya virus (CHIKV), an Aedes sp. (scielo.br)
  • YGI enrolled 113 HIV-positive participants from a clinical setting who were individually randomized at a 1:1 ratio to receive access to GET! (bvsalud.org)
  • To promote vaccination in all settings, health-care providers should implement standing orders to identify adults recommended for hepatitis B vaccination and administer vaccination as part of routine clinical services, not require acknowledgment of an HBV infection risk factor for adults to receive vaccine, and use available reimbursement mechanisms to remove financial barriers to hepatitis B vaccination. (cdc.gov)
  • The disease presentation consists of four distinct, successive clinical stages (primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary) if left untreated. (amboss.com)
  • Clinical Microbiology and Infection. (vircell.com)
  • Interpretation of indeterminate HIV serology Results in an incarcerated population. (drbriandickinson.com)
  • Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and the possibility of rebuilding personal projects, including affectionate relationships with negative serology people, cal ed serodiscordant couples(1). (bvsalud.org)
  • one or more supplemental doses of IPV can increase the rate of seropositivity for these serotypes. (basicmedicalkey.com)
  • Seropositivity rates were assessed for the four dengue serotypes: DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3, and DENV-4. (clinicaltrials.gov)
  • Seropositivity for multiple dengue serotypes was summarized in the following categories: tetravalent and at least trivalent. (clinicaltrials.gov)
  • Digital interventions and access to peer support have demonstrated positive influences on the HIV care continuum and health outcomes. (bvsalud.org)
  • Health outcomes potentially related to ZIKV infection were described based on a literature review of published studies on ZIKV infection outcomes and on recent protocols developed and published by the Brazilian Ministry of Health for different stages of the life cycle. (scielo.br)
  • BACKGROUND: People with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (PWH) may be at increased risk for severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outcomes. (bvsalud.org)
  • 2021) Impact of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection on Pregnancy Outcomes: A Population-based Study. (vircell.com)
  • Epidemiological evidence indicates that regular physical activity and/or frequent structured exercise reduces the incidence of many chronic diseases in older age, including communicable diseases such as viral and bacterial infections, as well as non-communicable diseases such as cancer and chronic inflammatory disorders. (frontiersin.org)
  • These findings have important implications in defining the epidemiological patterns of HTLV-1 infection in Nigeria. (e-cep.org)
  • To determine if hepatitis C virus seropositivity and active hepatitis B virus infection in HIV-positive patients vary with patients' geographic origins, we studied co-infections in HIV-seropositive adults. (cdc.gov)
  • INTRODUCTION: In New York State (NYS), young adults account for the largest number of new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections and struggle to seek and remain in HIV care. (bvsalud.org)
  • In adults, ongoing HBV transmission occurs primarily among unvaccinated persons with behavioral risks for HBV transmission (e.g., heterosexuals with multiple sex partners, injection-drug users [IDUs], and men who have sex with men [MSM]) and among household contacts and sex partners of persons with chronic HBV infection. (cdc.gov)
  • This report, the second of a two-part statement from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), provides updated recommendations to increase hepatitis B vaccination of adults at risk for HBV infection. (cdc.gov)
  • In other primary care and specialty medical settings in which adults at risk for HBV infection receive care, health-care providers should inform all patients about the health benefits of vaccination, including risks for HBV infection and persons for whom vaccination is recommended, and vaccinate adults who report risks for HBV infection and any adults requesting protection from HBV infection. (cdc.gov)
  • Among older children and adults, infection is typically symptomatic. (cdc.gov)
  • 70%) older children and adults with HAV infection have this symptom ( 7 , 8 ). (cdc.gov)
  • As per estimates, by the end of 2002, about 4.58 million adults were infected with HIV [ 2 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The September 2019 issue of the American Journal of Transplantation contains a comprehensive review of the various topics within the scope of infections in SOT recipients. (medscape.com)
  • Mycoplasma genitalium has a tendency to develop macrolide and quinolone resistance.We investigated the microbiological cure rate of a 7 day course of sitafloxacin for the treatment of rectal and urogenital infections in MSM.This open-label, prospective cohort study was conducted at the National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan from January 2019 to August 2022. (stanford.edu)
  • 2019) Biomarkers of fungal infection: Expert opinion on the current situation. (vircell.com)
  • VZV causes a systemic infection that usually results in lifetime immunity. (cdc.gov)
  • This review looks at the burden of HIV infection in Somali and the impact of civil war on its epidemiology. (who.int)
  • In this review we look at the burden of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in Somalia and the impact of civil war on its epidemiology. (who.int)
  • Epidemiology and Infection. (ukhsa.gov.uk)
  • Modification of the recommendations is encouraged if (1) the principles of epidemiology and disease transmission are maintained, and (2) precautions are included to interrupt spread of infection by all routes that are likely to be encountered in the hospital. (cdc.gov)
  • 2.2 Epidemiology of HCV infection. (who.int)
  • Active hepatitis B infection was more prevalent in persons from Africa, and hepatitis C seropositivity was more common in persons from eastern Europe. (cdc.gov)
  • The term ALRI included: acute broncho-pneumonia for bacterial infections, bronchiolitis for viral infections, pneumonia and pleuro-pneumonia. (scirp.org)
  • Evidence also shows that a physically active lifestyle diminishes the risk of contracting a range of communicable diseases including viral and bacterial infections ( 2 - 6 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • What are the signs and symptoms of hepatitis A virus infection? (cdc.gov)
  • Most (70%) of infections in children younger than age 6 are not accompanied by symptoms. (cdc.gov)
  • Sexually transmitted infections may be present without symptoms or with symptoms that are mild and transient, but they may have severe long-term consequences such as infertility, ectopic pregnancy, chronic illness and premature death. (who.int)
  • Fortunately, newer diagnostic laboratory methods have also added much-needed capacity to identify the presence and types of pathogens, often early enough in the SOT recipient's course to prevent or mitigate severe infection. (medscape.com)
  • METHODS: Within 6 cohorts of PWH and PWoH in the United States, we compared the 90-day risk of any hospitalization, COVID-19 hospitalization, and mechanical ventilation or death by HIV status and by prior exposure to tenofovir, among those with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection between 1 March and 30 November 2020. (bvsalud.org)
  • The outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection has been followed by many reports of the development and relapse of autoimmune diseases associated with SARS-CoV-2 vaccina. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Influenza vaccination has the potential to protect the mother from severe influenza disease and to protect the infant from influenza infection up to six months of age. (racgp.org.au)
  • To assess human exposure to Simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) in west central Africa, we looked for SIV infection in 788 monkeys that were hunted in the rainforests of Cameroon for bushmeat or kept as pets. (cdc.gov)
  • HIV-2 has remained largely restricted to West Africa (3,4). (cdc.gov)
  • Since 1981, the majority of the HIV-infected population lives in countries with limited resources in Africa. (openaidsjournal.com)
  • In HIV-infected patients, chronic liver conditions are mostly caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) ( 3 , 4 ). (cdc.gov)
  • pallidum (hereafter Treponema pallidum ), is a chronic, sexually transmitted infection affecting an estimated 36 million people worldwide, with 11 million new cases occurring annually [ 3 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Mylonakis E, Dickinson B, Feller A, Sweeney J, Schiffman FJ, Rich J, Flanigan T. Combination antiretroviral therapy including a protease inhibitor decreased the transfusion requirements of HIV infected individuals with anemia of chronic disease. (drbriandickinson.com)
  • Based on current treatment guidelines, the cost of treating 50% of eligible patients with chronic HCV infection in the Region is estimated to be over US$ 125 billion and is expected to increase over time as additional persons become infected. (who.int)
  • Serological tests by the indirect Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) for IgG and IgM were carried out on 200 pregnant women (36 HIV-positive and 164 HIV-negative) at the Protestant Hospital of Mbouo-Bandjoun in western Cameroon to determine the presence of Toxoplasma gondii infection and to identify the risk factors associated with seropositivity of the subjects. (ajol.info)
  • 2016) Zika virus infection in pregnant women in Barcelona, Spain. (vircell.com)
  • In Tanzania, there is a paucity of data on exposure T. gondii infection among pregnant women and the associated risk factors. (researchsquare.com)
  • A structured questionnaire was used to gather information on the risk factors predisposing pregnant women to the infection. (researchsquare.com)
  • 8 A recent meta-analysis of pregnant women with influenza infection, which included seasonal and pandemic infections, found that pregnant women were seven times more likely to be hospitalised when compared with the non-pregnant population. (racgp.org.au)
  • 2 3 Hong Kong is considered an endemic area with intermediate incidence of HBV infection. (hkmj.org)
  • The diagnosis of infection is made more arduous since SOT recipients may present with more than one infection or at later stages in the disease process or may experience drug toxicity from immunosuppressive agents, as well as from antibiotics. (medscape.com)
  • Infection with human papillomavirus increases the probability of developing carcinoma of the cervix, which is the second leading cause of cancer- related mortality in females worldwide, killing some 240 000 women per year.1 Making a correct diagnosis of a sexually transmitted infection is essential for the provision of appropriate and effective treatment. (who.int)
  • Primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is characterized by isolated low platelet count and it is a diagnosis of exclusion, contrasting to secondary ITP. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Primary ITP remains a diagnosis of exclusion, in contrast to ITP which is secondary to various conditions: infections are among common causes, mostly viral ones (hepatitis C, HIV infection, CMV, EBV) ( 2 ). (spandidos-publications.com)
  • 2017) Serological diagnosis of EBV infection: Comparison of two serological tests. (vircell.com)
  • Effect of tenofovir-based HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis against HBV infection in men who have sex with men. (stanford.edu)
  • Multivariable logistic regression was performed to determine factors associated with HIV in FSWs. (bvsalud.org)
  • Sitafloxacin monotherapy can be used as a first-line treatment for M. genitalium infections in settings with a high prevalence of parC mutations and a low prevalence of gyrA mutations. (stanford.edu)
  • Conclusions: Despite the existing national risk-reduction strategies implemented since 1993, high prevalence of HCV and HBV infections in injecting drug users is observed. (lih.lu)
  • Our study aimed to determine the prevalence of HAV, HBV, HCV and HIV infections in ever injecting (IDUs) and non-injecting drug users (nIDUs) including inherent risk factors analysis for IDUs. (lih.lu)
  • Secondary objectives were immunisation against HAV and HBV, referral to care and treatment facilities as well as reduction in risk behaviour. (lih.lu)
  • Risk factors such as drug use, sexual behaviour, imprisonment, protection and health knowledge (HAV, HBV status and immunisations, HCV, HIV), piercing/tattoo and use of social and medical services were studied by means of chi2 and logistic models. (lih.lu)
  • However, unsafe transfusion practices carry the risk of transfusion-transmissible infections (TTIs). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Who is at increased risk for acquiring hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection? (cdc.gov)
  • Therefore, the combined effect of these restrictive laws and policies, cultural norms, social stigma, and discrimination can increase the risk of physical and threatened violence among PWID and their partners and creates barriers to engaging in HIV-related health services [ 10 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • However, this risk cannot be assessed since the prevalence, involved in the trade were asked for permission to sample diversity, and geographic distribution of SIV infections in wild blood and tissues from carcasses, which were then returned. (cdc.gov)
  • Rich JD, Dickinson BP, Case P, Loberti P, Liu KL, Jesdale B, Lindberg B, Nolan P. Strict syringe laws in Rhode Island are associated with high rates of re-using syringes and HIV risk among IDUs. (drbriandickinson.com)
  • Adjusted risk ratios (aRRs) were estimated by targeted maximum likelihood estimation, with adjustment for demographics, cohort, smoking, body mass index, Charlson comorbidity index, calendar period of first infection, and CD4 cell counts and HIV RNA levels (in PWH only). (bvsalud.org)
  • Race/ethnicity and sex as risk factors were primary exposures, with health system type (integrated health system, academic health system, or interval cohort) as secondary. (bvsalud.org)
  • These first observations in Gabon highlight the importance of the desire to have children in PLHIV and sero-discordant couples, and they show the level of interest in developing assistance methods for procreation and family planning programs to help this population, as well as to reduce the risk of mother-to-child HIV transmission. (openaidsjournal.com)
  • 10-12 Influenza infection also poses a risk to newborns. (racgp.org.au)
  • Men who have sex with men (MSM) are vulnerable to contracting HBV as a sexually transmitted infection. (stanford.edu)
  • Both HIV-1 and HIV-2 are of zoonotic origin (5). (cdc.gov)
  • The development of next-generation sequencing methods and related molecular tools has greatly increased the pace of virus discovery ( 1 , 2 ), and these methods have become widely used for the investigation of novel zoonotic infections. (blogspot.com)
  • Age, imprisonment and setting of recruitment were statistically associated with HCV seropositivity. (lih.lu)
  • Primary subclinical infection with VZV is rare for persons of all ages. (cdc.gov)
  • The diagnostic performance of PLA2R and IgG subclass staining of kidney biopsies relative to anti-PLA2R seropositivity in the differentiation of primary and secondary membranous nephropathy (pMN, sMN) was exam. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Kenya's Ministry of Health has identified key populations that the HIV epidemic disproportionately impacts, including people who inject drugs (PWID), sex workers, and men who have sex with men (MSM). (biomedcentral.com)
  • The questionnaire was developed based on a condom and coinfection with other sexually transmitted those from recent studies 5,6 and adapted to the Japanese infections (STIs). (who.int)
  • Prisoners showed the highest rates for all infections. (lih.lu)
  • Secondary attack rates for this virus may reach 90% for susceptible household contacts. (cdc.gov)
  • In untreated, seropositive, Caucasian, college-educated men, with a mean age of 55, the prevalence of frailty, 3.4%, was similar to that of HIV seronegative males older than 65 from the same cohort [73]. (natap.org)
  • 11 ] Similarly, the seropositivity of Anti-MOG+ cases was 20% for AQP4 seronegative cases in the study. (lww.com)
  • The prevalence rate was 80.5% in the HIV-positive group (47.2% IgG, 22.2% IgM and 11.1% IgG + IgM) and 37.8% in the HIV-negative group (25.6%, 9.7% and 2.4% respectively). (ajol.info)
  • 5 In contrast, the prevalence rate of HCV infection in Hong Kong has remained low. (hkmj.org)
  • The New York State Non-Vaccinia Orthopoxvirus Microsphere Immunoassay is an important tool to detect subclinical mpox infection and understand the extent of mpox spread in the community through retrospective analysis. (bvsalud.org)
  • Many of the more than 30 bacterial, viral and parasitic pathogens that are transmissible sexually, including HIV, are transmitted predominantly through sexual intercourse. (who.int)
  • Over the last several decades, the field of solid organ transplantation (SOT) science and practice has advanced significantly, only to be continually challenged by the risks for infection in SOT recipients. (medscape.com)
  • The cure rate did not differ significantly between urogenital and rectal infection (P = 0.359).Sitafloxacin monotherapy was highly effective against infection caused by M. genitalium, except strains with combined parC and gyrA mutations. (stanford.edu)
  • Age, speedball career and nationality were significantly associated with HBV seropositivity. (lih.lu)
  • Despite their increasing incidence in HIV-positive people, mechanisms that lead to their development and progression are only partially understood. (oncotarget.com)
  • The most frequent causes of secondary ITP were excluded, including lymphoma relapse, and intravenous corticosteroids were started. (spandidos-publications.com)