• Because of heightened awareness and improved diagnostic methods, microsporidia infections have been recognized in a wide range of human populations, including organ transplant recipients, travelers, children, contact lens wearers, the elderly, and immunocompetent persons with no known risk factors ( 2 ). (cdc.gov)
  • It is unclear whether asymptomatic microsporidia infections persist in immunocompetent persons and can reactivate during conditions of immune compromise and are than able to be transmitted to others at risk, such as during pregnancy or through organ donation. (cdc.gov)
  • An interim analysis of data from the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN) 052 trial showed that antiretroviral therapy (ART) prevented more than 96% of genetically linked infections caused by human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) in serodiscordant couples. (nih.gov)
  • No linked infections were observed when HIV-1 infection was stably suppressed by ART in the index participant. (nih.gov)
  • The early initiation of ART led to a sustained decrease in genetically linked HIV-1 infections in sexual partners. (nih.gov)
  • Prior to a vaginal microbicide trial, 416 women were screened for antibodies to HIV-1 and herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) infections and a questionnaire was used to establish behavioral, social, and demographic characteristics. (nih.gov)
  • When HSV-2 seroconversion was analyzed as a time-dependent covariate, the hazard ratio for HIV-1 seroconversion was 6.0 (95% CI: 2.6-14.0) times greater among women with incident than among women with prevalent HSV-2 infections. (nih.gov)
  • One hundred and twenty subjects, who consented to the study, completed an interviewer-administered questionnaire and underwent blood test for blood-borne viral infections. (annals.edu.sg)
  • 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)
  • other sexually transmitted infections enhance the sexual transmission of HIV: genital herpes specifically, and genital ulcers in general, increase the transmission of HIV 50-300-fold per episode of unprotected sexual intercourse. (who.int)
  • We conducted a meta-analysis among PLWHA in China to describe the prevalence of major cancer risk factors including tobacco smoking, alcohol consumption, overweight and obesity, and cancer-related viral infections such as hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), human papillomavirus (HPV), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and human herpes virus 8 (HHV8). (nature.com)
  • Despite the undeniable significance of blood transfusion in saving a millions life in emergencies and medical treatment, the quality of blood faced challenges from transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs) such as HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), HBV (hepatitis B virus) and HCV (hepatitis C virus). (biomedcentral.com)
  • The high seroprevalence of HSV-2 in HIV patients potentiates the need for regular HSV-2 screening in HIV positive individuals and proper counselling and treatment of HSV-2 seropositives during outbreaks will efficiently lower the frequency of recurrences and decrease the transmission of both HSV and HIV infections. (dermatologypaper.com)
  • Prior sexually transmitted infections and HIV in mpox patients, Chicago, Illinois-(June 2022-March 2023. (amedeo.com)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • In addition to HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections, STIs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis B and C…) are on the rise among young people. (terpan.fr)
  • In particular, American researchers found in 2015 that mobile dating apps promote the development of HIV and STIs in Rhode Island (syphilis and urinary tract infections). (terpan.fr)
  • 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)
  • 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. (blogspot.com)
  • 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). (blogspot.com)
  • In Spain, as in other high-income countries, migrants from developing countries represent a growing proportion of persons with HIV-infections (13). (blogspot.com)
  • 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)
  • Stigma prevents the delivery of effective social and medical care (including taking antiretroviral therapy) and also enhances the number of HIV infections. (hindawi.com)
  • This study investigated the impact of prevalent and incident HSV-2 infection on the incidence of HIV-1 infection in a cohort of female commercial sex workers in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. (nih.gov)
  • Background STI prevalence or incidence data among HIV infected can help to distinguish populations with different levels of sexual HIV transmission risk. (bmj.com)
  • Currently, in Ethiopia, several programs are designed and implemented to reduce the transmission and incidence of HBV that includes early child hood vaccination, screening of all pregnant women for HBsAg, and vaccination of high risk target groups like healthcare providers. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Despite their increasing incidence in HIV-positive people, mechanisms that lead to their development and progression are only partially understood. (oncotarget.com)
  • We calculated estimates of mortality and AIDS incidence rates and estimated the proportions of individuals surviving and developing AIDS at each year after seroconversion from the numbers of observed deaths or cases of AIDS and the corresponding person-years at risk. (richarddollconsortium.org)
  • 15-18 A more marked reduction in KS incidence occurred beginning in 1996, shortly after the introduction of protease inhibitor-containing ART in the U.S. Despite these declines, KS is among the most common cancers among the AIDS population in the U.S., 19 and HIV infection increases the risk of KS several thousand fold even in the ART era. (hiv.gov)
  • 20 Notably, KS is a common cancer in many countries in sub-Saharan Africa, 21 fueled in part by the HIV pandemic, and incidence has not declined in regions of sub-Saharan Africa where ART coverage is increasing but incomplete. (hiv.gov)
  • The incidence of CMV seropositivity rises with age and in a US-based study was reported to increase from 36% in children aged 6-11 years to 91% in individuals older than 80 years. (medscape.com)
  • The shift in higher risk for mumps to these other age groups (ie, from younger school-aged children to older children, adolescents, and young adults), which occurred after the routine use of the mumps vaccine was initiated, has persisted despite minimal fluctuations in disease incidence that have occurred among the various age groups. (medscape.com)
  • E. bieneusi spores were purified from positive stool samples, originally obtained from an HIV/AIDS patient from Lima, Peru (provided by G.S. Visvesvara, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA), by using Percoll and cesium chloride gradient centrifugation as previously described ( 5 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention/KEMRI-CDC Research and Public Health Collaboration HIV Research Branch, Kisumu, Kenya (L.A.M. (nih.gov)
  • However, it might not capture more recent behaviour change in response to the HIV/AIDS among population groups studied. (bmj.com)
  • and diagnosis of HIV/AIDS in a partner). (edu.pe)
  • 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)
  • Cancer is a leading cause of death among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). (nature.com)
  • At the time of the study, Daniel H. Ciccarone was with the Urban Health Study, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of California San Francisco and the Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, University of California San Francisco. (aphapublications.org)
  • Ron Stall was with the Division of General Internal Medicine, Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, University of California San Francisco, during the time that this analysis was completed. (aphapublications.org)
  • It is difficult to identify a more charged issue in AIDS prevention than that of nondisclosure of positive HIV status to sexual partners. (aphapublications.org)
  • Multinomial logistic regression analysis revealed that HIV-positive IDUs were more likely than HIV-negative IDUs to have HIV/AIDS knowledge, to have had RuJu and an IDU partner, and to have used a condom at last sex and shared needles and rinse water at last heroin use. (ntnu.edu.tw)
  • Lee, TSH 2012, ' Penile bead implantation in relation to HIV infection in male heroin users in Taiwan ', Journal of AIDS and Clinical Research , vol. 3, no. (ntnu.edu.tw)
  • Time from HIV-1 seroconversion to AIDS and death before widespread use of highly-active antiretroviral therapy: a collaborative re-analysis. (richarddollconsortium.org)
  • Collaborative Group on AIDS Incubation and HIV Survival including the CASCADE EU Concerted Action. (richarddollconsortium.org)
  • BACKGROUND: We used data from Europe, North America, and Australia to assess the effect of exposure category on the AIDS incubation period and HIV-1 survival and whether the effect of age at seroconversion varies with exposure category and with time since seroconversion. (richarddollconsortium.org)
  • This guideline on screening for anal cancer and dysplasia in individuals with HIV was developed by the Medical Care Criteria Committee (MCCC) of the New York State (NYS) Department of Health (DOH) AIDS Institute (AI) Clinical Guidelines Program. (hivguidelines.org)
  • A comparative study of the stigma associated with infectious diseases (SARS, AIDS, TB). (mcmaster.ca)
  • At this time, it is important to remember that it is impossible to completely eradicate HIV or even cure AIDS. (terpan.fr)
  • The mortality determinants were: prematurity, vaccination status and HIV/AIDS infection. (scirp.org)
  • 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. (blogspot.com)
  • Quantitative study of a descriptive nature undertaken at Unidade de Referência em Doenças Infecciosas Preveníveis da Faculdade de Medicina do ABC designed to evaluate the prejudices that still exist in relation to HIV or AIDS patients, as well as their reasons and to investigate the difficulties in social adaptation of those patients. (bvsalud.org)
  • The sample comprised 20 HIV/AIDS patients seen from the Reference Unit and for data collection used a questionnaire. (bvsalud.org)
  • In this study we could confirm the existence of prejudice related to HIV-positive patients, even after three decades of the first occurrence of HIV/AIDS. (bvsalud.org)
  • From 8,000 people interviewed, 22.5% said they would not buy vegetables or greens in places where HIV-seropositive individuals work and 13% said that a teacher with AIDS can't teach classes at any school 3 . (bvsalud.org)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • The aim of this literature review is to elucidate what is known about HIV/AIDS and stigma in Sub-Saharan Africa. (hindawi.com)
  • Literature about HIV/AIDS and stigma in Sub-Saharan Africa was systematically searched in Pubmed, Medscape, and Psycinfo up to March 31, 2009. (hindawi.com)
  • The material was analyzed using Gilmore and Somerville's (1994) four processes of stigmatizing responses: the definition of the problem HIV/AIDS, identification of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), linking HIV/AIDS to immorality and other negative characteristics, and finally behavioural consequences of stigma (distancing, isolation, discrimination in care). (hindawi.com)
  • It was found that the cultural construction of HIV/AIDS, based on beliefs about contamination, sexuality, and religion, plays a crucial role and contributes to the strength of distancing reactions and discrimination in society. (hindawi.com)
  • More qualitative studies on HIV/AIDS stigma including stigma in health care institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa are recommended. (hindawi.com)
  • Although the current data show that the global HIV/AIDS epidemic is stabilizing, statistics still report an unacceptably high level of infection and progress is uneven in many countries [ 1 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) face not only medical problems but also social problems associated with the disease. (hindawi.com)
  • One of the barriers to reaching those who are at risk or infected with HIV/AIDS is stigma [ 2 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Although the reaction to PLWHA varies, with some PLWHA receiving support which positively affects them, HIV/AIDS stigma negatively affects seeking HIV testing, seeking care after diagnosis, quality of care given to HIV patients, and finally the negative perception and treatment of PLWHA by their communities and families, including partners [ 4 , 5 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • The aim of this literature review is to elucidate what is known about HIV/AIDS stigma in Sub-Saharan Africa, the origins and contents of stigma, contributing factors and the gender dimension of stigma. (hindawi.com)
  • another search with "HIV/AIDS'', "discrimination'' and "Africa'' gave an additional 192 abstracts (Medline 73, PsycInfo 15, and Pubmed 104). (hindawi.com)
  • This study from Japan looked at seroprevalence of HAV-IgG antibody in 468 persons with HIV (PWH) in 2017. (aahivm.org)
  • Conclusion HSV-2 seroprevalence can be used as a marker of (long-term) sexual risk. (bmj.com)
  • In Cameroon, several recent studies have reported high seroprevalence of this parasitosis in various hospitals (Douala, Limbe, Njinikom and Yaoundé). (ajol.info)
  • Objectives: To determine age-specific seroprevalence, risk factors, and risk markers for heterosexually-acquired HIV infection among pregnant women. (edu.pe)
  • This cross-sectional study was undertaken with the aim of determining the seroprevalence and risk factors of HIV, HBV, and HCV among blood donors. (biomedcentral.com)
  • 1. To study the Seroprevalence of Herpes simplex virus infection in patients attending the STI clinic. (dermatologypaper.com)
  • 3. To study the seroprevalence of HSV infection in HIV positive individuals. (dermatologypaper.com)
  • Farzana, Sree Harsha Y, Ramprasad Y. A study of seroprevalence of herpes simplex virus infection in STI clinic attendees. (dermatologypaper.com)
  • Among MSM without HIV infection, the seroprevalence ranges from 13% to 20% and HHV-8 seroprevalence increases to 30% to 35% among MSM with HIV infection. (hiv.gov)
  • A total of 187 HIV-1-seronegative women were followed up at monthly intervals when blood was drawn and used to detect HIV-1 and HSV-2 antibodies. (nih.gov)
  • The hazards of HIV-1 among women who were HSV-2 seropositive or seronegative throughout, or among those who seroconverted during the study, were not significantly different. (nih.gov)
  • HIV associated Hodgkin lymphoma is generally more aggressive, presents with advanced stage disease, frequent 'B' symptoms, less favorable histology, more frequent bone marrow involvement and overall a poorer prognosis compared to Hodgkin lymphoma in HIV seronegative individuals. (wits.ac.za)
  • HIV seropositivity was noted in 90 patients (60%), with the remaining 60 patients (40%) being seronegative. (wits.ac.za)
  • and d) HIV seronegative were much more likely to regress from HGASIL to normal than were HIV seropositive men. (cancer.gov)
  • 11 ] Similarly, the seropositivity of Anti-MOG+ cases was 20% for AQP4 seronegative cases in the study. (lww.com)
  • To determine seropositivity for E. bieneusi in the Czech Republic, we used 2 serologic assays for detecting E. bieneusi -specific antibodies in serum specimens from HIV-positive and HIV-negative persons and from blood donors and persons with occupational exposure to animals. (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)
  • SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines induce greater complement activation and decreased viremia and Nef antibodies in men with HIV-1. (amedeo.com)
  • ECSA Scientific Day 2023 (23 November 2023): Antibodies against high-risk human papillomavirus proteins as markers for noncervical HPV-related cancers in a black South African population, according to HIV status. (who.int)
  • Antibodies against E6, E7 and L1 proteins of HPV16 and HPV18 were measured in sera of 535 cases of noncervical HPV-related cancers (anal (n=104), vulval (n=211), vaginal (n=49), penile (n=37) and oropharyngeal (n=134)) and 6,651 non-infection-related cancer controls, from the Johannesburg Cancer Study that recruited Black South African with newly diagnosed cancer between 1995 and 2016. (who.int)
  • People experiencing homelessness are disproportionately infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV). (natap.org)
  • In HIV-infected patients, chronic liver conditions are mostly caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) (3,4). (blogspot.com)
  • In Western Europe and elsewhere, medically supervised safer injection facilities (SIFs) are increasingly being implemented for the prevention of health- and community-related harms among injection drug users (IDUs), although few evaluations have been conducted, and there have been questions regarding SIFs' ability to attract high-risk IDUs. (researchgate.net)
  • We examined whether North America's first SIF was attracting IDUs who were at greatest risk of overdose and blood-borne disease infection. (researchgate.net)
  • We examined data from a community-recruited cohort study of IDUs. (researchgate.net)
  • This study indicated that the SIF attracted IDUs who have been shown to be at elevated risk of blood-borne disease infection and overdose, and IDUs who were contributing to the public drug use problem and unsafe syringe disposal problems stemming from public injection drug use. (researchgate.net)
  • Aim of the current work is to examine prevalence of and associations between HSV-2 infection, and HIV infection among injecting drug users (IDUs) in Kohtla-Järve, Estonia. (bmj.com)
  • Odds for being HSV-2 positive was higher among HIV infected IDUs (OR 1.9.95% CI 1.3-2.9). (bmj.com)
  • One third (27%) of the sexually active IDUs reported always using condoms (with in the last 4 weeks) prior the study. (bmj.com)
  • However, studies have indicated that BZD use among injecting drug users (IDUs) constitutes a major clinical and public health problem. (annals.edu.sg)
  • Background: Recent reports indicate that injection risk behavior has declined among injection drug users (IDUs) but sexual risk behavior continues. (ntnu.edu.tw)
  • This study examined the possible association of RuJu with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among IDUs in Taiwan. (ntnu.edu.tw)
  • Conclusion: Prevalence rates of HIV, HCV, and RuJu are high among IDUs seen at Taiwan drug detention centers. (ntnu.edu.tw)
  • Practitioners who seek to prevent HIV in male IDUs should be aware of the RuJu culture. (ntnu.edu.tw)
  • Methods This was a cross-sectional analysis of the frequency of Medically Supervised Injecting Room use during the first 18 months after opening (July 2018-December 2019) among 658 people who inject drugs participating in the Melbourne Injecting Drug User Cohort Study (SuperMIX). (researchgate.net)
  • Materials and Methods: Eligibility criteria for inclusion in this study were all intravenous buprenorphine abusers, who presented to the Community Addictions Management Programme (CAMP) over a 1-year period from February 2005 to January 2006. (annals.edu.sg)
  • Methods: Standardized interviews, serologic tests for HIV and syphilis, bivariate and multivariate analysis. (edu.pe)
  • S. C. Morton contributed to the study design (including development of the weighting methods) and interpretation of the analyses and made substantial contributions to the Methods section. (aphapublications.org)
  • Methods: Of 644 eligible male heroin users who agreed to participate in the study, 573 (89%) completed consent forms and a questionnaire between June and August 2008. (ntnu.edu.tw)
  • METHODS: We studied 281 Kenyan adults who presented to two public hospitals (one urban and one rural) with acute radiologically confirmed pneumonia during 1994-96. (ox.ac.uk)
  • METHODS: 38 studies of HIV-1-infected individuals whose dates of seroconversion could be reliably estimated were included in the analysis. (richarddollconsortium.org)
  • REVIEW METHODS: Selected studies were assessed, subjected to data extraction using a standard template and quality assessment using published criteria. (port.ac.uk)
  • 2010). Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon exposure standard mammogram form and the interactive kinase in response to estradiol in breast cancer in oesophageal tissue and risk of oesophageal threshold measurement methods. (who.int)
  • Studies focusing on risk factors associated with microsporidiosis will help define more clearly the sources of microsporidia that pose a risk for transmission in the environment so that preventive strategies can be implemented. (cdc.gov)
  • This has prompted a detailed assessment of the factors associated with the change in stroke risk and mortality. (cdc.gov)
  • Other factors had probable effects, but additional studies are needed to determine their contributions. (cdc.gov)
  • 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)
  • Among homosexual men, receptive anal intercourse and contact with a large number of different sexual partners are the most important risk factors. (health.am)
  • Underlying societal factors related to heterosexual HIV infection, including deferral of marriage, warrant further study. (edu.pe)
  • Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy and cardiovascular disease may develop by common pathophysiologic pathways initiated by similar vascular risk factors. (biomedcentral.com)
  • However, screening for risk factors after preeclampsia or gestational hypertension at term may give insight into an individual's cardiovascular risk profile. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate prevalence of cancer risk factors among Chinese PLWHA based on 102 articles. (nature.com)
  • The prevalence of major cancer risk factors was high among PLWHA in China, suggesting an urgent need for interventions to reduce cancer risk in this high-risk group. (nature.com)
  • Numerous independent studies have reported prevalence of cancer risk factors among PLWHA in China. (nature.com)
  • However, the researches vary in time and geographic areas, and do not provide a comprehensive overview of cancer risk factors epidemics for PLWHA in China. (nature.com)
  • Fishers' exact test was employed to see the association between variables as well logistic regression tests were applied to identify potential risk factors. (biomedcentral.com)
  • 2. To study the risk factors and other socioepidemiological factors associated with HSV-2 seropositivity. (dermatologypaper.com)
  • The aim of this review is to identify key data and factors about HPV-related head and neck squamous cell carcinoma in HIV-seropositive patients. (oncotarget.com)
  • Conclusion Our findings suggest that delays at home, in transport and in accessing tertiary care are risk factors for mortality from febrile illness in northern Tanzania. (bmj.com)
  • Ours is the first study to our knowledge to use the social autopsy framework in a prospective cohort study and to determine which sociocultural and health system factors are associated with mortality. (bmj.com)
  • Aetiology, outcome, and risk factors for mortality among adults with acute pneumonia in Kenya. (ox.ac.uk)
  • We did this study to define the aetiology of acute pneumonia, to estimate mortality at convalescence, and to analyse mortality risk-factors. (ox.ac.uk)
  • The study aimed to determine active HCV infection and risk factors associated with HCV exposure among Vietnamese FSW. (who.int)
  • This study aimed at determining the prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection among pregnant women attending Ante Natal Clinic in Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) and factors associated with it. (clinmedjournals.org)
  • 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)
  • In multivariate analysis, factors independently associated with HCV seropositivity were age over 30, HIV seropositivity, having ever injected drugs, opiate substitution treatment (OST), crack use, and precarious housing. (hal.science)
  • Our multivariate analysis identifies risk factors such as crack consumption and unstable housing. (hal.science)
  • The frequency and severity of ALRIs necessitates a strengthened program of integrated management of childhood illnesses, and public health actions targeting the factors that promote and contribute to the risk of death. (scirp.org)
  • In order to contribute to the reduction of the morbidity and the mortality relative to the ALRIs of children in Brazzaville, this study set itself the objective of determining their epidemiological, clinical and evolutionary profiles and to identify the favoring factors and those associated with the risk of death. (scirp.org)
  • At screening 50% of the women were HIV-1 seropositive and 84% were HSV-2 seropositive. (nih.gov)
  • Furthermore, all three patients who tested seropositive for HIV either started or re-initiated anti-viral treatment. (natap.org)
  • Overall, the homeless community is three and fourteen times more likely to be HIV and HCV seropositive, respectively compared to housed persons [9-11], thus HIV/HCV services are greatly needed for this vulnerable population. (natap.org)
  • In total, 25/102 (24.5%) tested seropositive for HCV and 3/98 (3.1%) tested seropositive for HIV (Table 1). (natap.org)
  • 9 Patients who are HHV-8 seropositive and exhibit HHV-8 viremia are at increased risk (approximately nine-fold) for developing KS relative to those without HHV-8 viremia. (hiv.gov)
  • In summary, we propose a survey of questions that are likely to contribute significantly to our understanding of both general HIV pathogenesis and the development of HPV-related pathology among HIV-seropositive men. (cancer.gov)
  • Eight seropositive patients and their serodiscordant partners participated in the study, totalizing 16 participants. (bvsalud.org)
  • This study assessed whether this facility attracted people who inject drugs, who were socially vulnerable, and who engaged in drug-related behaviors associated with increased morbidity and mortality risk. (researchgate.net)
  • The writers used systematic literature reviews, references to published clinical and epidemiological studies, morbidity and mortality reports, clinical and public health guidelines, authoritative statements, personal files, and expert opinion to summarize evidence and to indicate gaps in current knowledge. (cdc.gov)
  • Reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with HPV-related anal and perianal disease in individuals with HIV through early identification and treatment of potentially precancerous and cancerous lesions, when treatment is most likely to be effective. (hivguidelines.org)
  • A non-concurrent cohort study was performed assessing follow up in the treatment of HIV and HCV for this population. (natap.org)
  • Women with a history of preeclampsia or gestational hypertension will be invited to participate in a cohort study 2 1/2 years after delivery. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Associations between HIV and Severe Mpox in an Atlanta Cohort. (amedeo.com)
  • RESULTS: One clinical effectiveness study meeting the inclusion criteria was identified, a cohort study of PEP in a high-risk HIV-negative homosexual male cohort in Brazil. (port.ac.uk)
  • The study included more than 5 years of follow-up to assess the durability of such therapy for the prevention of HIV-1 transmission. (nih.gov)
  • The calculation of individual 10-year cardiovascular event risks will allow identification of those women who will benefit from primary prevention by tailored interventions, at a relatively young age. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Also encouragement of blood donation from voluntary donors and creating awareness on the general public regarding HIV, HBsAg and HCV transmission and prevention should be strengthen. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Despite international recommendations to use malaria treatment and prevention in pregnant women in malaria-endemic areas, few studies have evaluated the efficacy of available antimalarial regimens. (ajtmh.org)
  • These findings highlight the need to offer FSW-targeted HCV interventions and ensure their access to HIV prevention and treatment. (who.int)
  • Its purpose is to inform clinicians in NYS who provide primary care to individuals with HIV about human papillomavirus (HPV)-related anal disease and assist them in identifying opportunities for prevention, screening, and treatment. (hivguidelines.org)
  • Support the NYSDOH Prevention Agenda 2019-2024 by educating care providers on the importance of HPV vaccination and increasing the rate of 3-dose HPV immunization among individuals with HIV. (hivguidelines.org)
  • HIV prevention among men who have sex with men: tenofovir alafenamide combination preexposure prophylaxis versus placebo. (amedeo.com)
  • Our study showed that implementing risk-prevention strategies, including immunisation remains difficult with PDUs. (lih.lu)
  • From the moment a risk is incurred, the doctor's role is to inform about the modes of transmission and to explain the means of prevention. (terpan.fr)
  • Condom use is the most effective means of preventing HIV infection among individuals who engage in oral, vaginal, or anal intercourse. (health.am)
  • Increase the numbers of NYS residents with HIV who are screened and effectively treated for HPV-related anal and perianal dysplasia. (hivguidelines.org)
  • Results from the Anal Cancer HSIL Outcomes Research (ANCHOR) study have provided additional evidence supporting early identification and treatment of HPV-related anal disease. (hivguidelines.org)
  • The relationship between specific HPV types and HPV-related anal disease is still under study. (hivguidelines.org)
  • Tenofovir Douche as HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for Receptive Anal Intercourse: Safety, Acceptability, Pharmacokinetics, & Pharmacodynamics (DREAM 01). (amedeo.com)
  • Cumulative detection of anal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions over two-year follow-up in men who have sex with men living with HIV in France. (amedeo.com)
  • PEP following non-occupational exposure to HIV was cost-effective for all male-male intercourse (unprotected receptive and insertive anal intercourse, unprotected receptive oral sex, and 'other') and was possibly cost-effective for intravenous drug users and high-risk women. (port.ac.uk)
  • We are in the fourth and final year of a study of the relationship between human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and types of human papillomavirus (HPV), immunosuppression, and risk of development of high grade anal squamous intraepithelial lesions (HGASIL), the anal cancer precursor lesion most closely related to invasive anal cancer (R01CA55488, Nancy Kiviat PI). (cancer.gov)
  • and 3) initiate studies examining the characteristics, pathogenesis and clinical consequences of anal HIV variants: by cross sectional analysis of first visit samples. (cancer.gov)
  • HPV16-E6 seropositivity ranged from 24.0% to 35.1% in anal, vulval, vaginal and penile cancer but was significantly lower (11.2%) in oropharyngeal cancer. (who.int)
  • ART was then offered to all patients with HIV-1 infection (index participants). (nih.gov)
  • Participants will be screened for established modifiable cardiovascular risk indicators. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We drew participants from the HIV Cost and Services Utilization Study (n = 1421). (aphapublications.org)
  • At each selected cluster, invitational coupons were mathematic model ing estimated 1 mil ion people to be provided to potential participants to enroll in the study living with chronic HCV and 24 300 new annual HCV conducted at health clinics. (who.int)
  • Every specimen in the study was supplemented with data on the patient's clinical symptoms (e.g., indigestion, abdominalgia). (cdc.gov)
  • Other objectives were to review: (i) the impact of HIV on the clinical pattern of disease and (ii) the different treatment options and the outcome of the patients. (wits.ac.za)
  • This was a descriptive, prospective study of Cerebro-Spinal Fluid (CSF) samples from patients with suspected clinical signs of meningitis. (santetropicale.com)
  • Clinical characteristics (HIV, hepatitis C, and RuJu) were retrieved from their medical files. (ntnu.edu.tw)
  • Simultaneous participation in another investigational drug study, or participation in any clinical trial involving investigational drugs with 3 months before study entry. (knowcancer.com)
  • Recent reports of KS occurring at higher CD4 cell counts in the United States 26,27 suggest that clinicians caring for patients with HIV should be vigilant for the clinical manifestations of KS in patients at risk of HHV-8 infection, regardless of CD4 cell count. (hiv.gov)
  • OBJECTIVES: To review the evidence on the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of non-occupational postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV. (port.ac.uk)
  • The studies are constrained by a lack of published data on the clinical effectiveness of PEP after non-occupational exposure, with effectiveness data derived from one study of occupational PEP. (port.ac.uk)
  • CONCLUSIONS: It is not possible to draw conclusions on the clinical effectiveness of non-occupational PEP for HIV because of the limited evidence available. (port.ac.uk)
  • This study aimed to conduct a pooled estimate of HTLV-1 prevalence among pregnant women in Nigeria to quantify its clinical burden and public health implications. (e-cep.org)
  • 1. Participation in another clinical trial in the 30 days preceding enrolment or during the study period. (who.int)
  • After a systematic review of the Nigerian literature, 12 studies (2,821 pregnant or postnatal women) were included in the final evidence synthesis. (e-cep.org)
  • Patients with genital herpes as well as patients with other STI complaints including both HIV positive and HIV negative patients were included in the study. (dermatologypaper.com)
  • From our study we conclude that Herpes simplex virus infection is common in STI clinic attendees in our hospital. (dermatologypaper.com)
  • Research has shown that T vaginalis infection is associated with an increased risk of infection with several STIs, including gonorrhea, human papillomavirus (HPV), herpes simplex virus (HSV), and, most importantly, HIV. (medscape.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)
  • Early initiation of antiretroviral therapy preserves the metabolic function of CD4+ T-cells in subtype C HIV-1 infection. (amedeo.com)
  • HIV-1 superinfection in the antiretroviral therapy era: are seroconcordant sexual partners at risk? (cancer.gov)
  • Background: Initiating newly diagnosed people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) onto antiretroviral treatment (ART) and retaining patients on treatment are vital to South Africa's ART programme. (bvsalud.org)
  • The social constructions of masculinity, the reduced ability of the couple in negotiating safe sex practice, the use of antiretroviral therapy as an HIV protection factor added to cultural influences were found as the main situations of the individual vulnerability of the serodiscordant existence. (bvsalud.org)
  • Conclusion: Programmes for identifying undiagnosed people living with HIV and services aimed at retaining ART patients in care were profoundly impacted by COVID-19. (bvsalud.org)
  • I included this study from Japan as a reminder that we should be vaccinating our HIV patients for HAV consistent with the most recent CDC guidance [1] that now includes persons with HIV infection, MSM, IDU, persons who are homeless, persons with chronic liver disease, and international travelers. (aahivm.org)
  • The primary strategy for preventing and controlling TB in the United States is to minimize the risk for transmission by the early identification and treatment of patients who have active infectious TB. (cdc.gov)
  • A study evaluating a linkage-to-care initiative for those experiencing homelessness in New Orleans, LA during the COVD-19 Pandemic found effective strategies in connecting HIV and HCV patients with follow-up care. (natap.org)
  • During the study period, 108 patients were tested for HIV and/or HCV and six patients were excluded because they were a non-homeless employee of the temporary housing site who received testing or completed treatment prior to the study. (natap.org)
  • Conclusions: This study highlights the extreme caution that needs to be exercised in prescribing BZDs to all patients in general and patients with injecting drug use or histories of drug abuse in particular. (annals.edu.sg)
  • vii Results A total of 150 patients with a confirmed diagnosis were included in the study. (wits.ac.za)
  • The goal of the study is to determine if vaccine administration results in a change in the rate of prostate cancer progression when compared to a no-treatment control group of active surveillance patients. (dana-farber.org)
  • Eligible patients in this study will include men who are 18 years and older and who have a previously untreated early stage prostate cancer regardless of the date of diagnosis. (dana-farber.org)
  • 11. Patients with female partners of childbearing potential must use at least one form of Investigator-approved contraception while on-study and for 30 days after their last administration of study investigational therapy. (dana-farber.org)
  • however, no group of patients has ever been studied who engage in deep "French" kissing as their sole means of sexual activity. (health.am)
  • 82 consecutive patients of both sexes with STI complaints, in the age group of 15-70 years were studied. (dermatologypaper.com)
  • Patients who are poor medical risk or who have any non-malignant systemic disease that, in the opinion of the investigator, would make it unlikely that the patient could complete the protocol. (knowcancer.com)
  • Individuals at risk for toxoplasmosis include fetuses, newborns, and immunologically impaired patients. (medscape.com)
  • Hepatitis B virus infected physicians and disclosure of transmission risks to patients: a critical analysis. (mcmaster.ca)
  • 14 Supporting the latter hypothesis, observational studies indicate that patients receiving ganciclovir or foscarnet (but not acyclovir) develop KS at a reduced rate. (hiv.gov)
  • Aim: This study describes the impact of COVID-19 and related restrictions on district-level numbers of newly diagnosed people living with HIV and defaulting ART patients. (bvsalud.org)
  • The question we addressed in our study was whether HCV seropositivity and active HBV infection in HIV-positive patients vary with the patients' geographic origins. (blogspot.com)
  • The increased HIV patients´ survival is disclosed in campaigns as a way to demystify the disease. (bvsalud.org)
  • Literature on the spectrum of opportunistic disease in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients from developing countries is sparse. (biomedcentral.com)
  • One hundred and thirty five consecutive, HIV-infected patients (age 34 ± 10 years, females 17%) admitted to a tertiary care hospital in north India, for the evaluation and management of an OI or HIV-related disorder between January 2000 and July 2003, were studied. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A wide spectrum of disease, including both OIs and non-infectious opportunistic diseases, is seen in hospitalised HIV-infected patients from north India. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A.I.I.M.S. is a large tertiary level teaching hospital and referral centre located in north India, attending to HIV-infected patients apart from others. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Decision to admit was taken by the treating physician and all patients were hospitalised for the evaluation and treatment of a suspected OI or HIV-related disorder. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It isolates people from the community and affects the overall quality of life of HIV patients [ 2 , 3 , 6 , 7 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • In patients with HIV infection, CMV involves the entire GI tract. (medscape.com)
  • Retinitis is the most common manifestation of CMV disease in patients who are HIV positive. (medscape.com)
  • 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)
  • The primary study end point was the diagnosis of genetically linked HIV-1 infection in the previously HIV-1-negative partner in an intention-to-treat analysis. (nih.gov)
  • After adjustment for HIV, prevalence of which increased from 22.2% in 1995-2005 to 54.1% in 2010-2016, HPV16 E6 seropositivity increased by period of diagnosis (aPR for 2010-2016 versus 1995-2006=1.84;95%CI:1.1-3.0). (who.int)
  • Educational status and multiple sexual behaviors are significantly associated with HIV acquisition whilst marital status was significantly associated with HBsAg seropositivity. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Age, speedball career and nationality were significantly associated with HBV seropositivity. (lih.lu)
  • High prevalence of HSV2 infection coupled with low reported condom use highlight the need of targeted sexual risk reduction interventions for IDU and their partners. (bmj.com)
  • BV is associated with having multiple male sex partners, female partners, sexual relationships with more than one person ( 973 ), a new sex partner, lack of condom use ( 974 ), douching ( 975 , 976 ), and HSV-2 seropositivity ( 977 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Sub-Saharan Africa inhabited with 38 million HIV infected peoples, remains one of the highest regions as 68% of globally HIV infected people are residing in this region consequently resulting about 15% of HIV transmission through blood transfusion [ 11 , 12 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Contribution: This study describes the impact of COVID-19 and related regulations on HIV testing, ART initiation and adherence to treatment in a District of the Eastern Cape of South Africa. (bvsalud.org)
  • Currently, there is an increasing number of research on HIV-related stigma in Sub-Saharan Africa. (hindawi.com)
  • We conducted a cross-sectional survey of barbers in Hyderabad city, Pakistan in 2007 to establish their knowledge and attitudes to the risk of HBV and HCV transmission and their working patterns. (who.int)
  • Le rasage par les barbiers a été identifié comme étant le principal facteur de risque de propagation du virus de l'hépatite B. Nous avons effectué une étude transversale auprès des barbiers de la ville d'Hyderabad (Pakistan) en 2007 afin d'identifier leurs connaissances et leurs attitudes dans le domaine du risque de transmission des virus de l'hépatite B et C ainsi que leurs méthodes de travail. (who.int)
  • Insertive rectal intercourse, fellatio, and ingestion of semen are associated with HIV transmission to a lesser degree. (health.am)
  • Because HIV exists in saliva, albeit in very low titers, deep French kissing cannot be considered absolutely safe even though the likelihood of HIV transmission is extremely low. (health.am)
  • BV also increases HIV infection acquisition ( 992 ) because specific BV-associated bacteria can increase susceptibility to HIV ( 993 , 994 ) and the risk for HIV transmission to male sex partners ( 187 ). (cdc.gov)
  • HIV transmission occurs through sexual intercourse and exposure to secretions containing infected cells. (bvsalud.org)
  • Heterosexual transmission was the commonest mode of HIV-acquisition. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Stigma enhances secrecy and denial, which are also catalysts for HIV transmission [ 3 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • This can be further substantiated by analyzing the overlap between the opioid and HIV/HCV epidemics with the homeless at the epicenter of both. (natap.org)
  • The proportion of blood donors having at least one viral-TTI was 12.6% while the magnitudes of HIV, HBV, and HCV were 2.6, 5.8 and 4.2%, respectively. (biomedcentral.com)
  • 4. To study the proportion of subclinical seropositives for HSV infection. (dermatologypaper.com)
  • We estimated the proportion of HIV-positive adults who have any sexual contact without disclosure and the proportion of their sexual partnerships that involve unprotected sex without disclosure. (aphapublications.org)
  • As per estimates, by the end of 2002, about 4.58 million adults were infected with HIV [ 2 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Research Study to Assess New Chikungunya and Zika Vaccines in Healthy Adults in Mexico. (who.int)
  • 0.97), despite the seroconversion to HIV being 1/68 in the PEP group and 10/132 in the group not receiving PEP. (port.ac.uk)
  • however, the risk for M. tuberculosis infection in the overall population is low. (cdc.gov)
  • Background: In Luxembourg, viral hepatitis and HIV infection data in problem drug users (PDUs) are primarily based on self-reporting. (lih.lu)
  • Although it is difficult to calculate specific attributable risk estimates, efforts in hypertension control initiated in the 1970s appear to have had the most substantial influence on the accelerated decline in stroke mortality. (cdc.gov)
  • HIV-1 seropositivity, found in 52%, was not associated with mortality. (ox.ac.uk)
  • However, HPV seroepidemiology in noncervical HPV-related cancers remains poorly understood, particularly in populations with a high prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). (who.int)
  • To determine seropositivity for Enterocytozoon bieneusi in the Czech Republic, we tested 115 serum samples from various groups. (cdc.gov)
  • The aim of this study was to determine whether this high prevalence of toxoplasmosis might occur in other regions of the country. (ajol.info)
  • Further studies are needed to determine whether this decrease is localised to our study or a general phenomenon currently affecting the country. (ajol.info)
  • When a couple, heterosexual or homosexual, is establishing a long-term relationship, it may be recommended that they undergo serologic testing to determine their HIV status. (health.am)
  • These significant improvements in stroke outcomes are concurrent with cardiovascular risk factor control interventions. (cdc.gov)
  • Protein dose-sparing effect of AS01B adjuvant in a randomized preventive HIV vaccine trial of ALVAC-HIV (vCP2438) and adjuvanted bivalent subtype C gp120. (amedeo.com)
  • HIV can be transmitted through semen, blood, vaginal secretions and even breast milk. (terpan.fr)
  • The last decade has witnessed the emergence of Hodgkin lymphoma occurring with increasing frequency in association with the Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. (wits.ac.za)
  • Compared with previous reports of human toxoplasmosis in Cameroon, the prevalence in our study showed a decrease in the disease occurrence. (ajol.info)
  • Following the example of the previous use of metagenomic libraries to detect human pathogens ( 7 - 9 ), we developed a bioinformatics-based method to screen existing libraries for HHpgV-1 and HPgV sequences from previously tested persons in the United Kingdom, enabling viremia frequencies in different risk groups to be estimated. (blogspot.com)
  • The human immunodeficiency virus HIV-1 and HIV-2 are members of the family Retrovidae, subfamily Lentiviruses. (bvsalud.org)
  • HIV-1 originated from the human-Chimp contact and the HIV-2 contact with the mangabeyfugilento¹. (bvsalud.org)
  • In 2007, approximately 33 million people worldwide were infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) [ 1 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • E7 from human papil omavirus type 16 cooperate to cancer: the European prospective investigation into doi:10.1093/carcin/bgp321 PMID:20047954 target the PDZ protein Na/H exchange regulatory cancer and nutrition study. (who.int)
  • Conclusions: HIV infection was related both to women's own risk behaviors and to the perceived risk behaviors of their sexual partners. (edu.pe)
  • Being HSV-2 positive was not associated with reported injection risk behaviour. (bmj.com)
  • R. Stall contributed to the study design and interpretation of the analyses and made substantial contributions to the Introduction, Results, and Discussion sections. (aphapublications.org)
  • Results: 206 respondents (36%) were HIV positive, 428 (75%) were HCV positive, and 232 (40%) had RuJu beads. (ntnu.edu.tw)
  • The results show that RuJu is highly associated with HIV seropositivity. (ntnu.edu.tw)
  • Studies were synthesised using a narrative approach with full tabulation of results from all included studies. (port.ac.uk)
  • however, the assumptions made and data sources used in the cost-effectiveness studies mean that their results should be used with caution. (port.ac.uk)
  • Gay and lesbian physicians in training: a qualitative study. (mcmaster.ca)
  • A qualitative study anchored in the Hermeneutic Phenomenology of Martin Heidegger. (bvsalud.org)
  • A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from May to July 2019. (bvsalud.org)
  • This retrospective descriptive and analytical study was conducted in 12 months, between January and December 2015, at the Brazzaville Hospital and University Hospital Level Three Public Hospital, in the pediatric intensive care unit, the only service that supports vital distress of the child. (scirp.org)
  • A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the Jordan Medical Services for 8 weeks from April 19 to June 13, 2021, i.e., during the second wave in Cameroon. (bvsalud.org)
  • 99:209 -215.doi:10.1007/s11060 - 010 - 0129 -5 cell carcinoma-a population-based study in with and without cervical cancer in Tbilisi, Georgia. (who.int)
  • Design: Cross-sectional study of 12 436 consecutive pregnant women in Lima, Peru in 1996-1997. (edu.pe)
  • 356 Pregnant women between 15 - 49 years were enrolled in the study. (clinmedjournals.org)
  • 9. Pregnancy, lactation or willingness/intention to become pregnant during the study. (who.int)
  • Informed consent was obtained, a structured questionnaire including demographics, drug use history, and sexual risk behaviour was administered, and a blood sample was collected for HIV and HSV-2 antibody testing. (bmj.com)
  • We searched PubMed and Medline for studies published during the last 10 years with the general term "optic neuritis" and specific terms like "typical optic neuritis," "atypical optic neuritis," "multiple sclerosis," "neuromyelitis optic neuritis," and "myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody. (lww.com)
  • This study will provide evidence on the potential health gains of a modifiable cardiovascular risk factor screening program for women whose pregnancy was complicated by hypertension or preeclampsia. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We found that 20% from HIV-positive persons, 33% from persons with occupational exposure to animals, and 10% from healthy persons were positive by indirect immunofluorescence assay. (cdc.gov)
  • The National Institute of Public Health in Prague provided anonymous serum samples, originally collected for HIV diagnostics in 2007, from HIV-positive persons (n = 70) and healthy blood donors (n = 30). (cdc.gov)
  • The CDC has recommended HAV vaccine for children since 2006 and subsequently for other at-risk persons. (aahivm.org)
  • Targeting homeless persons living in temporary residences for HCV and HIV screening can be effective at promoting access to care for those infected due to this population's high HCV seropositivity especially significant if the patient has a history of intravenous drug use or is over the age of 40. (natap.org)
  • Previous studies show that not disclosing positive HIV serostatus to at least some sexual partners is common, 5- 7 that HIV-positive persons are more likely to disclose their status to steady partners than to nonsteady partners, 8- 10 and that unprotected sex without disclosure occurs within both types of partnerships. (aphapublications.org)
  • 3 In the United States, men who have sex with men (MSM) and persons with HIV infection are at increased risk for HHV-8 infection. (hiv.gov)
  • Abstinence is the only absolute way of preventing sexual acquisition of HIV infection. (health.am)
  • 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)
  • Multinomial logistic regression was performed to examine the association of RuJu and HIV seropositivity, with drug risk behavior and sexual risk behavior controlled for. (ntnu.edu.tw)
  • High-risk sexual activities declined over time for both PEP and non-PEP users. (port.ac.uk)
  • Age-specific estimated risks for complications after admin. (cdc.gov)