A simple algorithm for selecting cases to investigate acute and early HIV infections in low- and middle-income countries.
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.27398
Abstract: We documented the outcome of an over 10-year (2011-2021) effort to diagnose acute and early HIV infections (AEHI) in an Infectious Diseases Outpatient Clinic with limited resources. Of a total of 132, 119 HIV-RNA tests… read more here.
Keywords: simple algorithm; early hiv; acute early; hiv infections ... See more keywords
Cutaneous manifestations associated with HIV infections: A great imitator.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2019.10.001
Abstract: HIV is associated with an increased incidence of mucocutaneous disorders, with the overwhelming majority of HIV-infected individuals being afflicted with skin diseases during the course of the infection. Skin diseases in HIV patients are rarely… read more here.
Keywords: associated hiv; cutaneous manifestations; dermatology; hiv infections ... See more keywords
HIV infections and nightlight luminosity
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DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2021.109887
Abstract: Abstract HIV epidemics in developing countries are difficult to measure because the symptoms of HIV infections are non-specific and diagnosis relies on laboratory tests. We find that the nightlight data used in Henderson et al.… read more here.
Keywords: hiv incidence; hiv infections; nightlight luminosity; infections nightlight ... See more keywords
Treatment of HIV Infections with HIV Integrase Inhibitors.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsmedchemlett.6b00456
Abstract: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections and related diseases remain as major public health problems worldwide. The replication of HIV type 1 (HIV-1) requires the actions of three essential enzymes: reverse transcriptase, protease, and integrase. There… read more here.
Keywords: integrase inhibitors; infections hiv; hiv infections; hiv ... See more keywords
What is the burden of heterosexually-acquired HIV due to HSV-2? Global and regional model-based estimates of the proportion and number of HIV infections attributable to HSV-2 infection.
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DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000002743
Abstract: BACKGROUND Biological and epidemiological evidence suggest that herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) elevates HIV acquisition and transmission risk. We improved previous estimates of the contribution of HSV-2 to HIV infections by using a dynamic-transmission… read more here.
Keywords: hiv infections; hiv; hsv; model ... See more keywords
Surveillance of recent HIV infections among newly diagnosed HIV cases in Germany between 2008 and 2014
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-017-2585-4
Abstract: BackgroundThe HIV surveillance system in Germany is based on mandatory, anonymous notification of newly diagnosed HIV cases by laboratories. Because the time between HIV infection and the diagnosis of HIV varies widely between persons, it… read more here.
Keywords: hiv infection; newly diagnosed; recent hiv; hiv infections ... See more keywords
The role of contraception in preventing HIV-positive births: global estimates and projections
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-10570-w
Abstract: Background Meeting the contraceptive needs of women living with HIV (WLHIV) has primary health benefits for women, in addition to being a key element to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission. This analysis will estimate the current… read more here.
Keywords: unintended births; hiv infections; hiv; contraception ... See more keywords
Recent HIV infections among newly diagnosed individuals living with HIV in rural Lesotho: Secondary data from the VIBRA cluster-randomized trial
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0277812
Abstract: Background HIV recency assays are used to distinguish recently acquired infection from long-term infection among individuals newly diagnosed with HIV. Since 2015, the World Health Organisation recommends the use of an algorithm to assess recency… read more here.
Keywords: lesotho; hiv; newly diagnosed; trial ... See more keywords
The prevalence of HBV, HCV and HIV infections among Iranian infertile couples referring to Royan institute infertility clinic: A cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.29252/ijrm.16.9.595
Abstract: Background: The role of the screening protocol for viral hepatitis and human immuunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections among infertile couples were seldom investigated. Objective: The present study was performed to assess the prevalence of hepatitis B… read more here.
Keywords: infertile couples; hiv infections; prevalence; study ... See more keywords
HIV infections and AIDS in Poland in 2019.
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DOI: 10.32394/pe.75.59
Abstract: AIM OF THE STUDY The aim of the study was to assess the epidemiological situation of newly diagnosed HIV infections, and AIDS cases, and death among AIDS cases in Poland in 2019 in comparison to… read more here.
Keywords: hiv; aids cases; hiv infections; poland 2019 ... See more keywords
HIV infections and AIDS in Poland in 2020.
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DOI: 10.32394/pe.76.38
Abstract: PURPOSE The aim of the study was to assess the epidemiological situation of newly diagnosed HIV infections and AIDS cases and death among AIDS cases in Poland in 2020 in comparison to the changes in… read more here.
Keywords: hiv; number; aids cases; poland 2020 ... See more keywords