High Burden of HIV, Syphilis and HSV-2 and Factors Associated with HIV Infection Among Female Sex Workers in Tanzania: Implications for Early Treatment of HIV and Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
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DOI: 10.1007/s10461-017-1992-2
Abstract: This paper estimates population-based prevalence of HIV, syphilis, HSV-2 and factors influencing HIV infection using a national sample of 1914 female sex workers (FSWs) in 7 regions in Tanzania. Additionally, HIV incidence was estimated by… read more here.
Keywords: del; hiv; hiv syphilis; syphilis hsv ... See more keywords
Factors associated with HIV and syphilis infection among female sex workers in three cities in Papua New Guinea: findings from Kauntim mi tu, a biobehavioral survey.
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DOI: 10.1071/sh19218
Abstract: Background:In this paper, factors associated with HIV and syphilis infection in three cities in Papua New Guinea are explored. Methods: Respondent-driven sampling surveys among FSW in Port Moresby, Lae, and Mt. Hagen (2016-17) were conducted.… read more here.
Keywords: associated hiv; hiv; syphilis infection; hiv syphilis ... See more keywords
The costs of scaling up HIV and syphilis testing in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1093/heapol/czab030
Abstract: Abstract Around two-thirds of all new HIV infections and 90% of syphilis cases occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Testing is a key strategy for the prevention and treatment of HIV and syphilis. Decision-makers… read more here.
Keywords: costs scaling; syphilis testing; hiv syphilis; scaling hiv ... See more keywords
COVID-19, HIV, and Syphilis Contact Tracing: What have we learned and where are we headed?
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DOI: 10.1097/olq.0000000000001758
Abstract: ABSTRACT Contact tracing is a core public health intervention for a range of communicable diseases, in which the primary goal is to interrupt disease transmission and decrease morbidity. In this paper, we present lessons learned… read more here.
Keywords: contact; contact tracing; covid hiv; syphilis contact ... See more keywords
Balancing Data Provision and Data Protection: A Natural Experiment with HIV and Syphilis Surveillance Data in the United States.
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DOI: 10.1097/olq.0000000000001828
Abstract: BACKGROUND Public release of health data typically requires statistical disclosure limitation (SDL) but scant research demonstrates how real-world SDL affects data usability. Recent changes of federal data re-release policy allow a pseudo-counterfactual comparison of HIV… read more here.
Keywords: health; hiv; black white; suppression ... See more keywords
Clinical outcomes of HIV–syphilis coinfection among patients with no neurological symptoms: a retrospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1111/hiv.13306
Abstract: Our objective was to describe and compare the occurrence of neurological outcomes and neurosyphilis in people living with HIV with incident syphilis and no neurological symptoms who underwent early screening for asymptomatic neurosyphilis (ANS) or… read more here.
Keywords: clinical outcomes; neurological symptoms; outcomes hiv; hiv syphilis ... See more keywords
Rapid Point-of-Care Tests Using Staphylococcal Protein A Can Detect Early IgM Responses in HIV-1 and Treponema pallidum Infections
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.03309-22
Abstract: Sexually transmitted infections, including HIV and syphilis, remain a global public health concern. The main laboratory testing approach for HIV and syphilis relies on serological assays. ABSTRACT Serological assays detecting IgM antibodies in addition to… read more here.
Keywords: staphylococcal protein; hiv; igm; hiv syphilis ... See more keywords
Barriers and facilitators to HIV and syphilis rapid diagnostic testing in antenatal care settings in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2022-009408
Abstract: Background Testing and treatment during pregnancy is a well-established and cost-effective prevention strategy, which relies largely on use of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). Yet, in many low-income and-middle-income countries, the uptake of RDTs is suboptimal.… read more here.
Keywords: low income; income middle; income countries; hiv syphilis ... See more keywords
Changing trends of HIV, syphilis, HCV infections and behavioural factors among female sex workers in Chongqing, China: findings from six serial surveillance surveys
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-036654
Abstract: Objectives To explore the prevalence and changing trends of HIV, syphilis, hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections and risk behaviours among female sex workers (FSWs) and to provide reference and theoretical basis for formulating targeted interventions.… read more here.
Keywords: use; infection; hcv; hiv syphilis ... See more keywords
Cost-effectiveness of implementing HIV and HIV/syphilis dual testing among key populations in Viet Nam: a modelling analysis
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056887
Abstract: Objectives Key populations, including sex workers, men who have sex with men, and people who inject drugs, have a high risk of HIV and sexually transmitted infections. We assessed the health and economic impacts of… read more here.
Keywords: key populations; hiv; rdt; hiv syphilis ... See more keywords
Assessing stakeholder perceptions of the acceptability and feasibility of national scale-up for a dual HIV/syphilis rapid diagnostic test in Malawi
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DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2016-053062
Abstract: Objectives The WHO recommends pregnant women receive both HIV and syphilis testing at their first antenatal care visit, as untreated maternal infections can lead to severe, adverse pregnancy outcomes. One strategy for increasing testing for… read more here.
Keywords: diagnostic test; rapid diagnostic; hiv; hiv syphilis ... See more keywords