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Reis Schneider GA, Bogoni G, Castanheira NF, Lucas Júnior RM, Vidal JE. AIDS-related gastrointestinal cytomegalovirus end-organ disease: A retrospective cohort study at a tertiary center in São Paulo, Brazil. Int J STD AIDS 2024; 35:365-373. [PMID: 38158813 DOI: 10.1177/09564624231222962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Current information about AIDS-related gastrointestinal cytomegalovirus end-organ disease (CMV-EOD) is scarce. The objectives of this study were to identify the prevalence and main features of gastrointestinal CMV-EOD in patients with advanced HIV disease. METHODS Retrospective cohort study carried-out at a tertiary-care center in São Paulo, Brazil, from January to December 2019. We included hospitalized people living with HIV with gastrointestinal CMV-EOD, CD4 + count ≤100 cells/µL, and ≥ one quantitative detection of CMV DNA in plasma. RESULTS Ten (3.8%) of 261 cases had gastrointestinal CMV-EOD. Nine (90%) cases were men, age median (IQR) was 44 (38-54) years, and CD4 + cell count median (IQR) was 6 (7-39) cells/µL. The 10 cases had positive quantitative detection of CMV DNA in plasma with median (IQR) of 572 (103-2 981) IU/mL. The main presenting condition was esophagitis (n = 7, 2.7% cases). Eight (80%) cases received anti-CMV treatment, and one case died due to nosocomial pneumonia. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of gastrointestinal CMV-EOD was 3.8%, similar to described in pre-combined antiretroviral therapy studies. Among cases with gastrointestinal CMV-EOD, all had positive quantitative detection of CMV-DNA in plasma but the values varied; esophagitis was the most common presentation, and all but one were discharged from the hospital.
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- Departamento de Infectologia, Instituto de Infectologia Emílio Ribas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Neurologia, Instituto de Infectologia Emílio Ribas, São Paulo, Brazil
- Departamento de Moléstias Infecciosas e Parasitárias, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Laboratório de Investigação Médica (LIM 49) da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Akinsolu FT, Adegbite ZO, Bankole SA, Lawale A, Adewole IE, Abodunrin OR, Olagunju MT, Ola OM, Chukwuemeka AN, Gambari AO, Nwogu-Attah JN, Okunbor HN, Lukwa AT, Herbertson E, Eleje GU, Akanni O, Ezechi OC. Determinants and Patterns of Contraceptive Use among Sexually Active Women Living with HIV in Ibadan, Nigeria. Res Sq 2024:rs.3.rs-3993771. [PMID: 38496538 PMCID: PMC10942548 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3993771/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Background Contraception is a strategy to meet the family planning goals of women living with human immunodeficiency virus (WLHIV) as well as to reduce the transmission of HIV. There is limited data from Nigeria, where HIV prevalent is the second-largest in the world. This study aimed to examine contraceptive use and identify factors influencing its use among sexually active WLHIV in Ibadan, Nigeria. Methods A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 443 sexually active WLHIV across three HIV treatment centers in Ibadan, Oyo State. The inclusion criteria were WLHIV, aged 18-49 years, who asserted being fecund and sexually active. An adopted questionnaire was used to collect data, and the data was analyzedusing the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Windows version 25. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Results Among sexually active WLHIV (n = 443), 73.1% used contraceptives, with 26.9% having unmet needs. The results revealed a significant association between employment status and the use of contraceptives (AOR = 2.150; 95% CI 1.279-3.612 p=0.004); accessibility to contraceptive methods and the use of contraceptives (AOR = 21.483; 95% CI 7.279-63.402 p=0.00). Also, a significant association was found between payment for service and contraceptive use (AOR = 14.343; 95% CI 2.705-76.051; p = 0.003). Previous reactions towards contraceptive use were also significantly associated with contraceptive use (AOR = 14.343; 95% CI 2.705-76.051 p = 0.003). The dual contraceptives usage rate was 30.7%. Conclusions Although contraceptive use among sexually active WLHIV was high, the study highlighted the need for increased adoption of dual contraceptive methods to mitigate the risk of unintended pregnancy and HIV re-infection among this population. It emphasized the importance of continuous sensitization and counseling services healthcare providers provide to promote contraceptive use among WLHIV.
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Sadiq E, von Klemperer A, Woodiwiss A, Norton G, Modi G. Stroke as the index presentation of traditional cardiovascular risk factors and Human Immunodeficiency Virus in a South African population. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2024; 33:107529. [PMID: 38103446 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2023.107529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES We sought to identify what proportion of each cardiovascular risk factor and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) was first diagnosed at the time of stroke, compared to those that were diagnosed prior to the event, and to explore if this had any impact on the severity of stroke. METHODS Adult patients presenting with a new stroke to a quaternary hospital in Johannesburg between 2014 and 2017 were prospectively recruited. Patients were investigated for undiagnosed traditional cardiovascular risk factors (hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidaemia, atrial fibrillation, obesity and smoking), as well as HIV infection. Stroke severity was assessed using the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). RESULTS 346 patients were included. Stroke was the index presentation for at least one risk factor in 199 (57.5 %) patients. Dyslipidaemia was newly diagnosed in 76.0 % of all dyslipidaemics (95 out of 125). Newly-diagnosed dyslipidaemia was associated with a more severe neurological deficit (Median NIHSS of 12 (8-16) vs 7 (4-12), p=0.0007) and younger age on presentation (53 (44-63) years vs 62 (51-71) years, p=0.02) as compared to previously-diagnosed dyslipidaemia. CONCLUSIONS More than half of patients had previously undiagnosed modifiable risk factors at the time of their stroke. Dyslipidaemia was undiagnosed in a very high proportion, and this was associated with a higher stroke severity and younger age of presentation.
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- Eitzaz Sadiq
- Division of Neurology, Department of Neurosciences, School of Clinical Medicine and Cardiovascular Pathophysiology and Genomics Research Unit, School of Physiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa.
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Neurosciences, School of Clinical Medicine and Cardiovascular Pathophysiology and Genomics Research Unit, School of Physiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa
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- Cardiovascular Pathophysiology and Genomics Research Unit, School of Physiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Cardiovascular Pathophysiology and Genomics Research Unit, School of Physiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Neurosciences, School of Clinical Medicine and Cardiovascular Pathophysiology and Genomics Research Unit, School of Physiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa
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Sousa H, Barroso J, Tavares R, Torres J. Managing IBD Patients with Concomitant HIV Infection - a Systematic Review. Curr Gastroenterol Rep 2024; 26:1-8. [PMID: 38180722 DOI: 10.1007/s11894-023-00914-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic GI inflammatory condition induced by a dysregulated immune system activation, whereas HIV infection causes depletion of the immune system, inducing immunosuppression. Given the increasing incidence of IBD across the globe, including in developing countries, the co-prevalence of both conditions is expected to increase. Herein, we systematically review the data describing disease course when both pathologies co-exist. RECENT FINDINGS Overall, the co-prevalence of IBD and HIV is around 0.1 to 2%. While IBD does not seem to affect HIV course, the opposite is controversial, as some studies report milder IBD phenotype, with fewer disease relapses especially when CD4 + counts are lower than 200 cells/µL. Despite growing evidence to support the safety of the use of immunosuppressants and biologics in IBD-HIV infected patients, these classes of drugs are used in less than 50% of patients, as compared to non-HIV infected IBD patients. There is a need for more studies on disease course and safety of IBD medications in the setting of IBD.
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- Hugo Sousa
- Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
- Infectious Diseases Department, Hospital Beatriz Ângelo, Loures, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.
- Gastroenterology Division, Hospital da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal.
- Gastroenterology Division, Hospital Beatriz Ângelo, Loures, Portugal.
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Lembas A, Załęski A, Peller M, Mikuła T, Wiercińska-Drapało A. Human Immunodeficiency Virus as a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease. Cardiovasc Toxicol 2024; 24:1-14. [PMID: 37982976 PMCID: PMC10838226 DOI: 10.1007/s12012-023-09815-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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The developments in HIV treatments have increased the life expectancy of people living with HIV (PLWH), a situation that makes cardiovascular disease (CVD) in that population as relevant as ever. PLWH are at increased risk of CVD, and our understanding of the underlying mechanisms is continually increasing. HIV infection is associated with elevated levels of multiple proinflammatory molecules, including IL-6, IL-1β, VCAM-1, ICAM-1, TNF-α, TGF-β, osteopontin, sCD14, hs-CRP, and D-dimer. Other currently examined mechanisms include CD4 + lymphocyte depletion, increased intestinal permeability, microbial translocation, and altered cholesterol metabolism. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) leads to decreases in the concentrations of the majority of proinflammatory molecules, although most remain higher than in the general population. Moreover, adverse effects of ART also play an important role in increased CVD risk, especially in the era of rapid advancement of new therapeutical options. Nevertheless, it is currently believed that HIV plays a more significant role in the development of metabolic syndromes than treatment-associated factors. PLWH being more prone to develop CVD is also due to the higher prevalence of smoking and chronic coinfections with viruses such as HCV and HBV. For these reasons, it is crucial to consider HIV a possible causal factor in CVD occurrence, especially among young patients or individuals without common CVD risk factors.
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- Agnieszka Lembas
- Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases and Hepatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
- Hospital for Infectious Diseases, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases and Hepatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
- Hospital for Infectious Diseases, Warsaw, Poland.
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- 1st Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases and Hepatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
- Hospital for Infectious Diseases, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases and Hepatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
- Hospital for Infectious Diseases, Warsaw, Poland
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Willie TC, Phillips K, Shah A, Monger MPHM, Nunn A, Kershaw T, Chan PA, Baral SD, Mayer KH, Adimora AA, Mena LA, Stockman JK. Perspectives on HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) implementation in Mississippi among Black women and clinical staff: Recommendations for clinical trauma-informed programs. Prev Med Rep 2023; 36:102490. [PMID: 38116259 PMCID: PMC10728323 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2023.102490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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Intimate partner violence (IPV) can constraint Black women's ability to prioritize and access Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) services. Recent research has called for the development of trauma-informed PrEP implementation programs to improve the delivery of PrEP to Black cisgender women; however, many PrEP-prescribing settings do not reflect this recommendation. The current study sought to identify key components to develop a trauma-informed PrEP implementation program for Black cisgender women and clinical staff. We conducted focus groups with PrEP-eligible Black cisgender women (February-June 2019), and semi-structured interviews with clinical staff offering HIV prevention and treatment services (October-November 2020) in community healthcare clinics in Mississippi. Seven themes were identified as needed to facilitate integration of trauma-informed approaches into existing PrEP programs, including defining intimate partner violence (IPV), appropriate IPV screening and response, HIV prevention in abusive relationships, staff training needs, and creating supportive clinic environments. PrEP-eligible Black women and clinical staff generally agreed on how to best operationalize IPV screening and response, the importance of trauma-informed staff training, and the need for Black women-specific informational campaigns. However, Black women highlighted the need for providers to discuss HIV prevention in controlling relationships, and to respond to IPV disclosure. HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis has yet to achieve the potential impact observed in trials. Ultimately, realizing the HIV prevention potential of PrEP in the US necessitates centering the perspectives of Black cisgender women and staff to better integrate trauma-informed approaches.
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- Tiara C Willie
- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 624 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 624 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 624 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- MLM Center for Health Education and Equity Consulting Services, 123-A Hwy 80 East #258 Clinton, MS 39056, USA
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- School of Public Health, Brown University, 121 S Main St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Yale School of Public Health, 60 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Brown University, 222 Richmond St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore MD, 21205, USA
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- Harvard Medical School and Harvard T H Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, 25 Shattuck St, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 170 Rosenau Hall, CB#7400, 135 Dauer Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7400, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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Valero-Verdejo L, Hueso-Montoro C, Pérez-Morente MÁ. Evaluation of HIV screening in hospital emergency services. Systematic review. Int Emerg Nurs 2023; 71:101355. [PMID: 37852058 DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2023.101355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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AIM To evaluate HIV screening of people attending emergency services. DESIGN Systematic review. DATA SOURCES CINAHL Complete, Cochrane Library, Cuiden Plus, PubMed, PsycINFO, SCOPUS and Web of Science. REVIEW METHODS The search was carried out between December 2020 and March 2021 following the recommendations set forth in the PRISMA declaration. The Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) was used to evaluate the methodological quality of studies. For data extraction, a protocol was prepared. A qualitative synthesis of the main findings was carried out. RESULTS The final sample consisted of 29 articles. There are several aspects that influence the performance of HIV screening in the emergency department, such as: adequacy of place, attitude towards screening, sociodemographic characteristics, risky sexual behaviour, incidence of area, and detection tools or method employed, in addition to other factors such as the stigma associated with the disease. CONCLUSIONS Emergency services are relevant in screening the human immunodeficiency virus. Further research aimed at creating new interventions allowing early detection and adherence to treatment in this population is still a need, particularly in a first-line service like emergency services.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Jaén, Jaén, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, Granada, Spain; Centro de Investigación Mente, Cerebro y Comportamiento (CIMCYC), Granada, Spain.
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Valderrama-Beltrán SL, Martínez-Vernaza S, Correa-Forero SV, Jaimes-Reyes MA, Arévalo-Mora L, Martínez-Buitrago E, Franco J, Beltrán-Rodríguez C, Urrego-Reyes J, Leon S, García Garzon M, Gonzalez C, Fonseca N, Botero M, Andrade J, Alzamora D, Lenis W, Pardo J, Alzate-Ángel J, Mantilla M, Sussmann O, Montero-Riascos L, Álvarez-Moreno CA. Reasons for antiretroviral switching in Colombia: A retrospective cohort study. Int J STD AIDS 2023; 34:921-931. [PMID: 37429039 DOI: 10.1177/09564624231181156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Long-term use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV infection might lead to the necessity of switching regimens. We aimed to analyze the reasons for the ART switch, the time-to-switch of ART, and its associated factors in a Colombian cohort. METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort in 20 HIV clinics, including participants ≥18 years old with confirmed HIV infection who underwent an ART switch from January 2017 to December 2019 with at least 6 months of follow-up. A time-to-event analysis and an exploratory Cox model were performed. RESULTS 796 participants switched ART during the study period. The leading cause of ART switch was drug intolerance (n = 449; 56.4%) with a median time-to-switch of 12.2 months. The longest median time-to-switch was due to regimen simplification (42.4 months). People ≥50 years old (HR = 0.6; 95% CI (0.5-0.7) and CDC stage 3 at diagnosis (HR = 0.8; 95% CI (0.6-0.9) had less hazard for switching ART over time. CONCLUSIONS In this Colombian cohort, drug intolerance was the main cause of the ART switch, and the time-to-switch is shorter than reports from other countries. In Colombia, it is crucial to apply current recommendations for ART initiation to choose regimens with a better tolerability profile.
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- Sandra Liliana Valderrama-Beltrán
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine. Research Group on Infectious Disease, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
- Grupo VIHCOL, Bogota, Colombia
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine. Research Group on Infectious Disease, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
- Grupo VIHCOL, Bogota, Colombia
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine. Research Group on Infectious Disease, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine. Research Group on Infectious Disease, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Grupo VIHCOL, Bogota, Colombia
- Centro de Expertos para Atención Integral. CEPAIN, Colombia, Bogota, Colombia
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- Grupo VIHCOL, Bogota, Colombia
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Universidad Del Valle, Cali, Colombia
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- Grupo VIHCOL, Bogota, Colombia
- Department of HIV Clinic, SIES Salud, Pereira, Colombia
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- Grupo VIHCOL, Bogota, Colombia
- Department of HIV Clinic, SIES Salud, Pereira, Colombia
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- Grupo VIHCOL, Bogota, Colombia
- Department of HIV Clinic, SIES Salud, Pereira, Colombia
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- Grupo VIHCOL, Bogota, Colombia
- Department of HIV Clinic, Asistencia Científica de Alta Complejidad, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Grupo VIHCOL, Bogota, Colombia
- HIV Clinic, Todomed Cali, Cali, Colombia
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- Grupo VIHCOL, Bogota, Colombia
- HIV Clinic, Infectoclínicos, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Grupo VIHCOL, Bogota, Colombia
- Department of HIV Clinic, Vivir Bien Cartagena, Cartagena, Colombia
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- Grupo VIHCOL, Bogota, Colombia
- Department of HIV Clinic, Recuperar IPS, Cali, Colombia
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- Grupo VIHCOL, Bogota, Colombia
- Centro de Expertos para Atención Integral. CEPAIN, Colombia, Bogota, Colombia
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- Grupo VIHCOL, Bogota, Colombia
- Department of HIV Clinic, CIB Medellín, Medellín, Colombia
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- Grupo VIHCOL, Bogota, Colombia
- Centro de Expertos para Atención Integral. CEPAIN, Colombia, Bogota, Colombia
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- Grupo VIHCOL, Bogota, Colombia
- Department of HIV Clinic, Asistencia Científica de Alta Complejidad, Bogotá, Colombia
- HIV Clinic, Infectoclínicos, Bogotá, Colombia
- Division of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Universidad Del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Vicepresidente de Investigaciones en Salud, ClínicaColsanitas, Keralty, Bogotá, Colombia
- Division of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
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Akpoigbe K, Yannick J, Culpepper-Morgan J. Near obstructing painful anorectal mass and facial rash in a man with monkeypox: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11:7418-7423. [PMID: 37969438 PMCID: PMC10643086 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i30.7418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Monkeypox (MPX) is a zoonotic infection that is endemic in Western and Central Africa along the Congo River basin. It has a high case fatality rate especially in younger age groups. It belongs to the virus family orthopoxvirus like smallpox. It is transmitted from wild animals to humans but human to human transmission has been established. It is often a self-limited infection in endemic regions. Recently, attention has been given to MPX with the spread of infection to Europe and the United States of America (USA). There is currently sporadic infection of MPX in the USA especially amongst men who have sex with men (MSM). It is a serious life-threatening infection in human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome co-infected individuals especially those who are treatment naïve with severe immunosuppression. CASE SUMMARY We report a 38-year old man who presented with rectal pain, and anal, torso, and facial rash. Abdominal computed tomography scan showed a near obstructive rectal mass with peri-anal fistula. MPX was positive. He was started on tecovirimat (TPOXX) and HAART therapy. Additional treatment provided included vaccinia immunoglobulin following his clinical deterioration. CONCLUSION This case highlights a rare presentation of MPX with peri-anal fistula and near obstructive rectal mass, and the significance of MPX as a differential diagnosis in proctitis in MSM in addition to other sexually transmitted infection like gonorrhea and chlamydia.
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- Kesiena Akpoigbe
- Department of Gastroenterology, Columbia University Medical Center Health + Hospitals/Harlem Affiliation, New York, NY 10037, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center Health + Hospitals/Harlem Affiliation, New York, NY 10037, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Columbia University Medical Center Health + Hospitals/Harlem Affiliation, New York, NY 10037, United States
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Hellinger FJ. The Incidence, Prevalence and Mortality Rates of Black and White Persons with HIV in the United States in 2019. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2023:10.1007/s40615-023-01794-0. [PMID: 37697144 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-023-01794-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This study examines the experience of non-Hispanic Black Americans (hereinafter referred to as Black persons) and non-Hispanic White Americans (hereinafter referred to as White persons) with regard to the incidence (i.e., number of persons diagnosed with HIV), prevalence (i.e., number of persons living with HIV), and mortality rates of persons with HIV in the United States in 2019. With regard to mortality rates, this study examines the mortality rate of all Black persons and White persons with HIV in 2019 as well as the mortality rate of hospitalized Black persons and White persons with HIV in 2019. METHODS Data on the racial characteristics of all persons in the United States in 2019 were obtained from the United States Census Bureau, and data on the racial characteristics of all persons with HIV in the United States were obtained from HIV Surveillance Reports produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition, data on all hospital patients in seven states (California, Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina and Wisconsin) in 2019 were obtained from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Hospital Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) State Inpatient Database (SID). These seven states included 44 percent of all persons living with HIV in the United States in 2019. RESULTS This study found that Black persons were more likely to be diagnosed with HIV, live with HIV, and die with HIV than White persons in the United States. This is illustrated by the fact that in 2019 Black persons comprised 13.4 percent of the population, yet they comprised 42.1 percent of persons diagnosed with HIV, 40.4 percent of persons living with HIV, and 42.9 percent of persons who died with HIV. By comparison, in 2019 White persons comprised 76.3 percent of the population, yet they comprised 24.8 percent of persons diagnosed with HIV, 29.1 percent of persons living with HIV, and 31.8 percent of persons who died with HIV. Nevertheless, this study did not find a statistically significant difference between the in-hospital mortality rates of Black and White persons in seven states in 2019. CONCLUSIONS The burden of HIV was considerably greater on Black persons than White persons in the United States in 2019.
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- Fred J Hellinger
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), United States Department of Health and Human Services, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland, 20857, USA.
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Rocco JM, Richterman A, Sereti I. A Gut Feeling: Inflammatory Disease Revealed During Immune Reconstitution. Gastroenterology 2023; 165:541-544. [PMID: 37245588 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2023.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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- Joseph M Rocco
- Laboratory of Immunoregulation, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland.
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Laboratory of Immunoregulation, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
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Schwarz C, Chromy D, Bauer D, Duong N, Schmidbauer VU, Schwarz M, Mandorfer M, Rieger A, Trauner M, Gschwantler M, Reiberger T. Prevalence and dynamics of NAFLD-associated fibrosis in people living with HIV in Vienna from first presentation to last follow-up. Wien Klin Wochenschr 2023; 135:420-428. [PMID: 36576556 PMCID: PMC10444631 DOI: 10.1007/s00508-022-02133-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is frequent in people living with HIV (PLWH) and may be aggravated by metabolic comorbidities and antiretroviral therapy (ART)-associated adverse effects. METHODS We retrospectively assessed epidemiological, clinical and laboratory parameters and ART regimens at HIV diagnosis (BL) and at last follow-up (FU) in 1458 PLWH without viral hepatitis coinfection attending our HIV clinic in 2014-2016. Fibrosis was non-invasively assessed by the NAFLD fibrosis score (NFS). RESULTS The median age of subjects was 37.8 years, 77.4% were male and 67.2% on ART, median CD4+ count was 356.0 cells/µL. At BL, 503 (34.5%) and 20 (1.4%) PLWH had dyslipidemia and diabetes, respectively. According to the NFS 16 (1.3%) showed advanced fibrosis (NFS ≥ 0.676), among which 1 (6.3%) had diabetes, 7 (43.8%) had dyslipidemia, and 5 (31.3%) were on HIV-protease inhibitors (PI). In addition, 191(15.1%) had intermediate NFS results, while fibrosis was ruled out (NFS ≤ 1.455) in 1065 (83.7%) PLWH. After a median follow-up of 6.3 years, 590 (42.8%) had dyslipidemia and 61 (4.4%) had diabetes. Also, 21 (1.6%) showed advanced fibrosis, of which 10 (47.6%) had diabetes, 4 (19.0%) had dyslipidemia, and 9 (42.9%) were on PI-based ART, 223 (17.4%) had intermediate NFS results, while 1039 (81.0%) showed no fibrosis. CONCLUSION During FU, advanced NAFLD fibrosis occurred in 1.3-1.6% of PLWH. Dyslipidemia, diabetes, and PI-based ART were associated with advanced NAFLD fibrosis. Prospective investigations of NAFLD severity and risk factors in PLWH are warranted.
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- Caroline Schwarz
- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna General Hospital, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, Red Tower, Gastro-Office 7i, 1090, Vienna, Austria
- Vienna HIV & Liver Study Group, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Internal Medicine IV, Klinik Ottakring, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna General Hospital, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, Red Tower, Gastro-Office 7i, 1090, Vienna, Austria
- Vienna HIV & Liver Study Group, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna General Hospital, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, Red Tower, Gastro-Office 7i, 1090, Vienna, Austria
- Vienna HIV & Liver Study Group, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Internal Medicine IV, Klinik Ottakring, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna General Hospital, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, Red Tower, Gastro-Office 7i, 1090, Vienna, Austria
- Vienna HIV & Liver Study Group, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Internal Medicine IV, Klinik Ottakring, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna General Hospital, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, Red Tower, Gastro-Office 7i, 1090, Vienna, Austria
- Vienna HIV & Liver Study Group, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Rare Liver Disease (RALID) Center of the ERN RARE-LIVER, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna General Hospital, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, Red Tower, Gastro-Office 7i, 1090, Vienna, Austria
- Rare Liver Disease (RALID) Center of the ERN RARE-LIVER, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine IV, Klinik Ottakring, Vienna, Austria
- Sigmund Freud University, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna General Hospital, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, Red Tower, Gastro-Office 7i, 1090, Vienna, Austria.
- Vienna HIV & Liver Study Group, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
- Rare Liver Disease (RALID) Center of the ERN RARE-LIVER, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
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Hussain A, Rahim A, Rajput F. The quality of life of HIV positive Transgender and homosexual population in Karachi, Pakistan. Pak J Med Sci 2023; 39:1202-1207. [PMID: 37492319 PMCID: PMC10364259 DOI: 10.12669/pjms.39.4.6445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023] Open
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Objectives To study the demographics and the quality of life of Transgenders and men who have sex with men (MSM) infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Methods A Cross sectional study conducted from 2019 to 2021 in the Indus Hospital Karachi. A 30 minutes interview was conducted among HIV positive homosexual participants. Results Out of 100 patients enrolled 58% were transgender, 39% uneducated, 76% not supported financially by family, 20% reported hospital misconduct, 50% were commercial sex workers and 64% had anxiety. Our results also showed that increasing patient knowledge does not guarantee safe sex habits (p-value=0.82). Conclusion We found declining psycho-social wellbeing in this population. Education and family support may help establish a good standard of living in them. More studies are needed in the Pakistani transgender population in order to understand their needs better.
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- Aneela Hussain
- Dr. Aneela Hussain, MBBS, FCPS (Internal medicine), FCPS (Infectious Diseases) Department of Infectious Diseases, Indus Hospital & Health Network, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Dr. Anum Rahim, MBBS, MSc Epidemiology and Biostatistics Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Ms. Fozia Rajput, BSc Psychology, MSc Sociology Department of Infectious Diseases, Indus Hospital & Health Network, Karachi, Pakistan
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Wall T. A case of a false positive HIV antigen/antibody screen in a pregnant woman at delivery and the clinical importance of reviewing signal-to-cutoff ratio values. IDCases 2023; 33:e01819. [PMID: 37645530 PMCID: PMC10461126 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2023.e01819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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We present a unique case not previously touched upon in the literature, and its ensuing management, of a falsely reactive HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) screening test which resulted in a woman during active labor, hours after rupture of membranes. The patient was screened for HIV using the ARCHITECT 4th generation HIV 1 and 2 Antigen/Antibody (Ag/Ab) Combo assay, and the results were repeatedly reactive. A cesarean delivery was recommended, and the patient received intrapartum antiretroviral therapy. Due to rapid progression of labor, the infant was delivered vaginally and received multiple doses of antiretroviral therapy. For confirmation, a viral load PCR test was obtained which resulted undetectable, and it was concluded that the screening results were falsely positive. While the cause of the inaccurate screening result is still unclear, a COVID-19 vaccination in close proximity to the delivery remains suspicious. Four months after delivery, the patient's screening test was no longer reactive.
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- Talia Wall
- Touro College of Pharmacy, United States of America
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Jjunju S, Nuwagira E, Meya DB, Muzoora C. Persistently elevated intracranial pressure in cryptococcal meningitis- 76 therapeutic lumbar punctures. Med Mycol Case Rep 2023; 40:50-53. [PMID: 37283716 PMCID: PMC10240505 DOI: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2023.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023] Open
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Cryptococcal meningitis still remains the most common form of adult meningitis in sub-Saharan Africa, due to the burden of HIV/AIDS. Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) is a major complication of cryptococcosis and requires aggressive management with therapeutic lumbar punctures (LPs). In this report, we describe a patient with persistently elevated ICP who underwent 76 LPs over 46 days with good outcome. While unusual, this highlights the importance of serial therapeutic LPs. 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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- Samuel Jjunju
- Department of Internal Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda
- Research Department, Infectious Disease Institute, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda
- Research Department, Infectious Disease Institute, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Research Department, Infectious Disease Institute, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda
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Asare K, Ngcapu S, Osman F, Vandormael A, Mindel A, Naicker N, Khanyile M, Abdool Karim SS, Tomita A, Garrett N. Incidence, recurrence, and prevalence of bacterial vaginosis from acute to chronic HIV infection in a prospective cohort of women in South Africa. Ann Epidemiol 2023; 82:33-39. [PMID: 37037344 DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2023.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/12/2023]
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PURPOSE Bacterial vaginosis (BV) facilitates sexually transmitted infection (STI) transmission and is more common among women living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (WLHIV). Limited evidence exists on the temporal dynamics of BV during HIV infection to inform interventions. This study investigated the incidence, recurrence, prevalence, and risk factors for BV diagnosis starting from acute HIV infection among South African women. METHODS The CAPRISA 002 study tested and treated women for BV (Nugent score 7-10) once or twice annually from acute to chronic HIV infection from 2004 to 2020. We estimated BV incidence as the number of new cases and recurrence as the number of subsequent diagnoses per 100 person-years (PYs). We fitted Anderson-Gil Cox-proportional-hazard regression models to determine factors associated with BV incidence/recurrence. RESULTS Of 235 participants, the median age at enrolment was 25 years (IQR 22-29). The estimated median time since HIV infection was 49 days (IQR 26-96). Furthermore, 198/235 (84.3%) participants started antiretroviral treatment (ART) after 3.9 years (IQR 2.0-5.7). BV prevalence at enrolment was 50.6%. BV incidence was 23.9 cases per 100 PYs, and recurrence was 51.3 cases per 100 PYs. BV incidence/recurrence was associated with younger age (<25 years: aHR 1.70, 95%CI 1.27-2.27), detectable HIV viral load (aHR 1.54, 95%CI 1.27-1.87) and low CD4 count (<350 cells/µl: aHR 1.33, 95%CI 1.01-1.76). CONCLUSION This study demonstrates the importance of immune reconstitution in BV prevention and underscores the need for early ART initiation with diagnostic BV testing and treatment as part of STI/HIV care, especially among younger women.
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- Kwabena Asare
- Discipline of Public Health Medicine, School of Nursing and Public Health, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa; Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa; Health Economics and HIV and AIDS Research Division (HEARD), University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.
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- Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa; Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Heidelberg Institute of Global Health, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa; Department of Epidemiology, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA
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- Centre for Rural Health, School of Nursing and Public Health, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa; KwaZulu-Natal Research Innovation and Sequencing Platform (KRISP), College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Discipline of Public Health Medicine, School of Nursing and Public Health, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa; Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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Haribhai S, Khadka N, Mvududu R, Mashele N, Bekker LG, Gorbach P, Coates TJ, Myer L, Joseph Davey DL. Psychosocial determinants of pre-exposure prophylaxis use among pregnant adolescent girls and young women in Cape Town, South Africa: A qualitative study. Int J STD AIDS 2023:9564624231152776. [PMID: 36947792 DOI: 10.1177/09564624231152776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND In South Africa, at least 7.5 million people (age ≥15 years) are living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). In 2020, 220,000 new infections occurred, approximately one-third of which were among cisgender adolescent girls and women (age ≥15 years). The perspectives of pregnant adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) as key, targeted end-users of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in this setting are not well known. METHODS We purposively recruited participants enrolled in an ongoing cohort study at an urban antenatal clinic in Cape Town, South Africa for in-depth interviews between July-September 2020. We restricted our analysis to pregnant AGYW (age: 16-25 years) who initiated daily oral PrEP (Tenofovir/Emtricitabine) antenatally and self-reported either high PrEP persistence (≥25 days in the past 30 days and no missed PrEP collection), or low PrEP persistence and/or discontinuation (missing >5 days in the last 30 days or missed PrEP collection). The findings were organized thematically, per the adapted Health Behavior Model (2000), using Nvivo-v.1.5. RESULTS We interviewed 18 AGYW (mean age = 22 years), at a mean of 14 weeks postpartum. Higher self-esteem and high-quality study provider-client relationships, including empathic psychosocial support, facilitated PrEP continuation. Reported barriers included unstable social structure characteristics (i.e., financial hardship) and individual factors (i.e., unintended pregnancy, parental rejection, and inadequate peer- and [non-cohabiting] partner support). Participants self-perceived a need for PrEP, feeling susceptible to non-consensual, forced sex, or considering partners' (presumed) sexual risk-taking. Limited community awareness regarding PrEP availability and/or perceived complexity in navigating health system access to PrEP, impede continuation. CONCLUSIONS PrEP-focused healthcare access pathways for pregnant and postpartum AGYW need to be simplified. Further research is needed on health system determinants (i.e., structural barriers, provider-client interactions, and related outcomes) of oral PrEP utilization. In 2022, South Africa announced regulatory approval of long-acting PrEP options (i.e., the dapivirine ring for non-pregnant women and injectable cabotegravir, respectively); these may mitigate implementation barriers reported in this study. However, the safety and efficacy of long-acting PrEP (e.g., injectables, implants) among pregnant or breastfeeding women, specifically, remains to be confirmed in this setting.
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- Sonia Haribhai
- Desmond Tutu Health Foundation/International AIDS Vaccine Initiative Fellowship, 108181Desmond Tutu Health Foundation, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Epidemiology, Fielding School of Public Health, 8783University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health and Family Medicine, 37716University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health and Family Medicine, 37716University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- The Desmond Tutu HIV Centre, 37716University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Epidemiology, Fielding School of Public Health, 8783University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, David Geffen School of Medicine, 8783University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health and Family Medicine, 37716University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Epidemiology, Fielding School of Public Health, 8783University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health and Family Medicine, 37716University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
- Division of Infectious Diseases, David Geffen School of Medicine, 8783University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Cosmas M, Loice M, William S, Esther G, Carey F, Tecla T, David B, John K, Aliza MW. Oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Awareness and Acceptability Among Persons who Inject Drugs (PWID) in Kenya: A Qualitative Investigation. Res Sq 2023:rs.3.rs-2512731. [PMID: 36865213 PMCID: PMC9980217 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2512731/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Background People who inject drugs (PWID) are disproportionately affected by HIV despite the availability of multiple efficacious biomedical prevention interventions including oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Little is known about the knowledge, acceptability, and uptake of oral PrEP among this population in Kenya. To inform the development of oral PrEP uptake optimization interventions for PWID in Kenya, we conducted a qualitative assessment to establish oral PrEP awareness and willingness to take PrEP by this group in Nairobi City. Methodology Guided by the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation, and Behaviour (COM-B) model of health behavior change, we conducted 8 focus group discussions (FGDs) among randomly constituted samples of PWID in four harm reduction drop-in centers (DICs) in Nairobi in January 2022. The domains explored were: perceived risks (behaviour), oral PrEP awareness and knowledge (capability), motivation to use oral PrEP (behaviour), and perceptions on community uptake (motivation and opportunity). Completed FGD transcripts were uploaded to Atlas.ti version 9 and thematic analysis was conducted through an iterative process of review and discussion by two coders. Findings There was a low level of oral PrEP awareness with only 4 of the 46 PWID having heard of PrEP; only 3 out of 46 participants had ever used oral PrEP and 2 out of 3 were no longer using it, indicating a low capacity to make decisions on oral PrEP. Most study participants were aware of the risk posed by unsafe drug injection and expressed willingness to take oral PrEP. Nearly all participants demonstrated low understanding of the role oral PrEP plays in complementing condoms in HIV prevention, presenting an opportunity for awareness creation. While the PWID were eager to learn more about oral PrEP, they favored DICs as places where they would like to obtain information and oral PrEP if they chose to use it, identifying an opportunity for oral PrEP programming interventions. Conclusion Creation of oral PrEP awareness among PWID in Kenya is likely to improve uptake since the PWID are receptive. Oral PrEP should be offered as part of combination prevention approaches, and effective messaging through DICs, integrated outreaches, and social networks are recommended to mitigate displacement of other prevention and harm reduction practices by this population. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Protocol Record STUDY0001370.
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- University of Washington, School of Global Health
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- Support for Addictions Prevention and Treatment in Africa (SAPTA)
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- Support for Addictions Prevention and Treatment in Africa (SAPTA)
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- University of Washington, School of Global Health
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Segosebe K, Kirwan M, Davis KC. Barriers to Condom Negotiation and Use Among Female Sex Workers in the United States and United States-Mexico Border Cities: A Systematic Review. AIDS Behav 2023:10.1007/s10461-023-04009-z. [PMID: 36786938 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-023-04009-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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Despite the effectiveness of male condoms, many Female Sex Workers (FSWs) report using condoms infrequently with multiple clients during sexual activity. As such, inconsistent condom use by FSWs is a public health concern as it can increase STI and HIV transmission. This systematic review synthesized extant evidence regarding barriers to condom use experienced by FSWs in the U.S and U.S. - Mexico border towns. The search was conducted through PubMed, CINAL, Cochrane, Medline, and PsychInfo. Studies were included if: they were conducted in the U.S. or U.S. - Mexico borders, their target population was FSWs, they examined condom use barriers experienced by FSWs, and they were published in English between 2011 and February 2021. Condom use barriers among FSWs were reported in all the articles including alcohol consumption and drug use before sex, venue stability, socio-economic status vulnerability, violence and gendered power dynamics, trust of regular clients, and age. The review findings indicate the need to develop interventions promoting condom use for both FSWs and their clients, as well as alternative interventions for HIV prevention such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
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- Kebafe Segosebe
- Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, 500 N 3rd St., 85004, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, 500 N 3rd St., 85004, Phoenix, AZ, United States.
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- Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, 500 N 3rd St., 85004, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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Chen MJ, Gatignol A, Scarborough RJ. The discovery and development of RNA-based therapies for treatment of HIV-1 infection. Expert Opin Drug Discov 2023; 18:163-179. [PMID: 36004505 DOI: 10.1080/17460441.2022.2117296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Long-term control of HIV-1 infection can potentially be achieved using autologous stem cell transplants with gene-modified cells. Non-coding RNAs represent a diverse class of therapeutic agents including ribozymes, RNA aptamers and decoys, small interfering RNAs, short hairpin RNAs, and U1 interference RNAs that can be designed to inhibit HIV-1 replication. They have been engineered for delivery as drugs to complement current HIV-1 therapies and as gene therapies for a potential HIV-1 functional cure. AREAS COVERED This review surveys the past three decades of development of these RNA technologies with a focus on their efficacy and safety for treating HIV-1 infections. We describe the mechanisms of each RNA-based agent, targets they have been developed against, efforts to enhance their stability and efficacy, and we evaluate their performance in past and ongoing preclinical and clinical trials. EXPERT OPINION RNA-based technologies are among the top candidates for gene therapies where they can be stably expressed for long-term suppression of HIV-1. Advances in both gene and drug delivery strategies and improvements to non-coding RNA stability and antiviral properties will cooperatively drive forward progress in improving drug therapy and engineering HIV-1 resistant cells.
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- Michelle J Chen
- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Montréal, Québec, Canada.,Department of Medicine, Division of Experimental Medicine, McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Montréal, Québec, Canada.,Department of Medicine, Division of Experimental Medicine, McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada.,Department of Microbiology and Immunology, McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Montréal, Québec, Canada.,Department of Microbiology and Immunology, McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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McIntosh R, Hidalgo M, Lobo J, Dillon K, Szeto A, Hurwitz BE. Circulating endothelial and angiogenic cells predict hippocampal volume as a function of HIV status. J Neurovirol 2023; 29:65-77. [PMID: 36418739 DOI: 10.1007/s13365-022-01101-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Circulating endothelial cells (CECs) and myeloid angiogenic cells (MACs) have the capacity to stabilize human blood vessels in vivo. Evidence suggests that these cells are depleted in dementia and in persons living with HIV (PWH), who have a higher prevalence of dementia and other cognitive deficits associated with aging. However, the associations of CECs and MACs with MRI-based measures of aging brain health, such as hippocampal gray matter volume, have not been previously demonstrated. The present study examined differences in these associations in 51 postmenopausal women with and without HIV infection. Gray matter volume was quantified using MRI. CECs and MACs were enumerated using fluorescence-activated cell sorting. Analyses examined the association of these cell counts with left and right hippocampal gray matter volume while controlling for age and hypertension status. The main finding was an interaction suggesting that compared to controls, postmenopausal PWH with greater levels of CECs and MACs had significantly greater hippocampus GMV. Further research is necessary to examine potential underlying pathophysiological mechanisms in HIV infection linking morpho-functional circulatory reparative processes with more diminished hippocampal volume in postmenopausal women.
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- Roger McIntosh
- Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA.
- Behavioral Medicine Research Center, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA.
- Division of Public Health Sciences, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Broward Health North, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
- Behavioral Medicine Research Center, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
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Mayaka RK, Awuonda MK, Ettienne E, Daftary M, Wingate L, Unonu J. A Cross-Sectional Survey on the Post-Pandemic Acceptability of Pharmacist-Delivered Telehealth Services Among HCV-HIV Patients. Inquiry 2023; 60:469580231171338. [PMID: 37232384 DOI: 10.1177/00469580231171338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic enhanced the use of telehealth as a means of delivering services to patients who required continued and uninterrupted care. This helped to reduce readmission to hospitals where COVID-19 hospitalization was prioritized. Patients with HCV and HIV and other chronic diseases require this type of care. This study evaluated the post-pandemic acceptability of pharmacist-delivered telehealth services among HCV and HIV monoinfected and coinfected patients in Washington DC. This was a cross-sectional study conducted in a community pharmacy setting in Washington DC whose primary outcome was the acceptability of pharmacist-delivered telehealth services through a proposed platform(docsink). A validated questionnaire, borrowed from the literature was used to determine telehealth acceptability, measured as behavioral intention, among patients who receive care from this pharmacy. The study recruited 100 participants. Descriptive statistics were conducted as well as bivariable and multivariable analyses to assess predictors of telehealth acceptability. In the unadjusted model, PU/EM (OR 0.571, 95% confidence interval (0.45-0.73), P < .0001)), PEOU(OR 0.72, 95% confidence interval (0.61-0.85)) and IM(OR 0.733, 95% confidence interval (0.62-0.87), P = .0003)) were significant predictors of behavioral intention. Overall, the study found that lower Perceived Usefulness/Extrinsic Motivation scores decrease the odds of intending to use pharmacist-delivered telehealth (OR = 0.490, 95% confidence interval (0.29-0.83), P = .008). This study determined that the impact of perceived usefulness and extrinsic motivation was critical to the acceptance of pharmacist-delivered telehealth among a predominantly Black/African American study population.
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Valenzuela-Rodríguez G. [Cardiovascular compromise in the infection by the human immunodeficiency virus]. Arch Peru Cardiol Cir Cardiovasc 2023; 4:21-29. [PMID: 37408781 PMCID: PMC10318990 DOI: 10.47487/apcyccv.v4i1.269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection was associated with increased morbidity and mortality, predominantly for opportunistic infections, before using antiretroviral therapy. With this, patients have experienced increased survival and cardiovascular compromise too. The etiology of these clinical conditions could be related to the infection itself, adverse events associated with antiretroviral therapy, or adverse events produced by the combination with other drugs. Some of these conditions have an acute onset, and their rapid recognition is vital for a better prognosis.
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- Germán Valenzuela-Rodríguez
- Clínica Delgado-AUNA, Lima, Perú.Clínica Delgado-AUNALimaPerú
- Unidad de Revisiones Sistemáticas y Metaanálisis (URSIGET), Vicerrectorado de Investigación, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima, Perú.Universidad San Ignacio de Loyolanidad de Revisiones Sistemáticas y Metaanálisis (URSIGET)Vicerrectorado de InvestigaciónUniversidad San Ignacio de LoyolaLimaPeru
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Musanhu CCC, Takarinda KC, Shea J, Chitsike I, Eley B. Viral load testing among pregnant women living with HIV in Mutare district of Manicaland province, Zimbabwe. AIDS Res Ther 2022; 19:52. [PMID: 36384677 PMCID: PMC9667426 DOI: 10.1186/s12981-022-00480-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Viral load (VL) monitoring of pregnant women living with HIV (PWLHIV) and antiretroviral therapy (ART) may contribute to lowering the risk of vertical transmission of HIV. The aims of this study were to assess the uptake of HIV VL testing among PWLHIV at entry to the prevention-of-mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) services and identify facilitatory factors and barriers to HIV VL access. METHODS A retrospective, cross-sectional study was conducted at 15 health facilities in Mutare district, Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe from January to December 2018. This analysis was complemented by prospective interviews with PWLHIV and health care providers between October 2019 and March 2020. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Risk factors were evaluated using multivariate logistic regression. Open-ended questions were analysed and recurring and shared experiences and perceptions of PWLHIV and health care providers identified. RESULTS Among 383 PWLHIV, enrolled in antenatal care (ANC) and receiving ART, only 121 (31.6%) had a VL sample collected and 106 (88%) received their results. Among these 106 women, 93 (87.7%) had a VL < 1000 copies/mL and 77 (73%) a VL < 50 copies/mL. The overall median duration from ANC booking to VL sample collection was 87 (IQR, 7-215) days. The median time interval for the return of VL results from date of sample collection was 14 days (IQR, 7-30). There was no significant difference when this variable was stratified by time of ART initiation. VL samples were significantly less likely to be collected at local authority compared to government facilities (aOR = 0.28; 95% CI 0.16-0.48). Barriers to VL testing included staff shortages, non-availability of consumables and sub-optimal sample transportation. Turnaround time was prolonged by the manual results feedback system. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION The low rate of HIV VL testing among PWLHIV in Mutare district is a cause for concern. To reverse this situation, the Ministry of Health should consider interventions such as disseminating antiretroviral guidelines and policies electronically, conducting regular PMTCT mentorship for clinical staff members, and utilising point of care testing and telecommunication devices like mHealth to increase uptake of VL testing and improve results turnaround time.
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- Christine Chiedza Chakanyuka Musanhu
- World Health Organization Country Office, Highlands, P.O.Box HG 430, Harare, Zimbabwe ,grid.415818.1AIDS & TB Department, Ministry of Health and Child Care, Harare, Zimbabwe ,grid.7836.a0000 0004 1937 1151Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- grid.7836.a0000 0004 1937 1151Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- grid.13001.330000 0004 0572 0760College of Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- grid.7836.a0000 0004 1937 1151Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa ,grid.415742.10000 0001 2296 3850Paediatric Infectious Diseases Unit, Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
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Sharma S, Acharya J, Rijal N, Chalise BS, Bhandari P, Banjara MR, Ghimire P, Singh A. Cryptococcal meningitis in people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Nepal: Perspectives from resource limited setting. Mycoses 2022; 66:47-51. [PMID: 36067003 DOI: 10.1111/myc.13526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Early diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis among people living with HIV (PLHIV) is crucial for its therapeutic success. The objective of this study was to diagnose cryptococcal meningitis in PLHIV cases using the available laboratory techniques for its confirmation in resource limited setting. This cross-sectional prospective study was conducted among 72 PLHIV with clinical suspicion of meningitis. Each cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) sample received at National Public Health Laboratory, Kathmandu was processed for India ink staining, cryptococcal antigen lateral flow assay and fungal culture following standard protocols. The laboratory confirmed cryptococcal meningitis cases were between 24 and 69 years of age (median age 39 years) with 87.5% (12/14) of cases being male. Cryptococcus was detected in 22.22% (16/72) by any of the three tests, 19.44% (14/72) by cryptococcal antigen lateral flow assay, 16.66% (12/72) by India ink staining and 8.33% (6/72) by culture. High percentage of cryptococcal meningitis among PLHIV warrants early microbiological diagnosis for better case management. Cryptococcal antigen detection immunoassay should be the priority test for laboratory diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis in PLHIV. Alternatively, very simple and economic India ink staining of CSF specimens could be used in resource limited settings.
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- Supriya Sharma
- Central Department of Microbiology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- National Public Health Laboratory, Teku, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- National Public Health Laboratory, Teku, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Central Department of Microbiology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Central Department of Microbiology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Central Department of Microbiology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Charles JEM, Weis SE, Hosler GA. Acyclovir-Resistant Anogenital Herpes Simplex Virus in an HIV Patient With Pseudoepitheliomatous Hyperplasia Resembling Squamous Cell Carcinoma. HCA Healthc J Med 2022; 3:247-252. [PMID: 37426861 PMCID: PMC10324712 DOI: 10.36518/2689-0216.1301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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Background Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a common infection. However, it may present atypically when patients are immunocompromised, such as with slowly expanding, long-lasting ulcerative or hypertrophic lesions. The histopathologic finding of pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia (PEH) can occur in a variety of situations where there is chronic inflammation and can be seen in patients with chronic HSV. Atypical presentations of HSV, particularly hypertrophic lesions with histopathologic findings of PEH, can be misinterpreted as squamous cell carcinoma, create difficulty in diagnosis and hinder appropriate treatment. Case Description We report a case of a 59-year-old female with a past medical history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), who presented at a dermatology clinic with multiple exophytic ulcerations of varying sizes in the perianal region. The patient was diagnosed with HSV and was started on valacyclovir. Over a several-year period, the patient had multiple recurrences of her HSV lesions with persistent vulvodynia despite prophylactic treatment with valacyclovir. Specimens were collected for culture and sensitivities, which revealed acyclovir resistance. The patient's lesions were biopsied due to concern for possible malignancy. Biopsies revealed prominent PEH. The patient had improvement of her HSV with saucerization, topical imiquimod, and increased doses of prophylactic valacyclovir. Conclusion Atypical, chronic presentations of HSV are common in immunocompromised patients. Hypertrophic HSV is the least common clinical presentation and can be mistaken for squamous cell carcinoma, creating difficulty in diagnosis. Due to concerns for malignancy, our patient's lesions were biopsied, which revealed prominent PEH. While PEH is benign, it can be misdiagnosed as squamous cell carcinoma on histopathology, particularly when there is clinical suspicion for malignancy. In these cases, the clinician needs to alert the pathologist to the immunosuppressed status of the patient. Detailed evaluation for infectious causes, such as HSV, can avoid misinterpretation and potential surgical and oncological overtreatment.
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Asare K, Osman F, Ngcapu S, Vandormael A, Naicker N, Khanyile M, Mindel A, Abdool Karim SS, Tomita A, Garrett N. Burden of sexually transmitted infections from acute HIV infection among women in South Africa: Evidence from a prospective cohort study. Ann Epidemiol 2022; 74:132-139. [PMID: 35977656 DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2022.08.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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PURPOSE HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) often co-occur. However, less evidence exists on the long-term STI dynamics among persons living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa to inform interventions. We investigated the incidence, prevalence and factors associated with STIs, starting from acute HIV infection in a cohort of South African women. METHODS The CAPRISA002 study enrolled women with acute HIV infection and performed STI testing and treatment 1-2 times annually from 2004-2020. We estimated STI incidence, re-infection, and prevalence trends before and after antiretroviral treatment (ART). We fitted Cox regression models to identify factors associated with STIs. RESULTS We followed up 235 women (median age = 25 years, IQR 22-29) for 7.5 years (IQR 5.7-10.8). New STI and re-infection cases per 100 person-years (PYs) were 5.1 and 9.5 for Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), 7.4 and 14.7 for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), 8.0 and 26.6 for Trichomonas vaginalis (TV), 7.7 and 16.7 for Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) and 25.2 and 37.3 for any STI. STI incidence, was associated with HIV log10 viral load (AHR = 1.24, 95% CI 1.06-1.44), active syphilis (AHR = 16.55, 95% CI 7.49-36.55), a positive HSV-2 PCR (AHR = 1.54, 95% CI 1.01-2.35), bacterial vaginosis (AHR = 1.48, 95% CI 1.01-2.18), recent regular sexual partners at enrolment (one vs none: AHR = 2.62, 95% CI 1.41-4.87; two plus vs none: AHR = 3.68, 95% CI 1.79-7.59) and age (5-year fold: AHR = 0.80, 95% CI 0.70-0.92). CONCLUSION The persistent STI/HIV co-infection burden among South African women highlights that early HIV diagnosis and ART initiation needs to be combined with better STI care for women and their partners to prevent HIV and STI transmission.
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- Kwabena Asare
- School of Nursing and Public Health, Discipline of Public Health Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa; Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), Durban, South Africa; Health Economics and HIV and AIDS Research Division (HEARD), University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.
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- Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), Durban, South Africa
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- Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), Durban, South Africa; Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Heidelberg Institute of Global Health, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), Durban, South Africa
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- Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), Durban, South Africa
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- Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), Durban, South Africa
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- Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), Durban, South Africa; Department of Epidemiology, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA
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- Centre for Rural Health, School of Nursing and Public Health, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa; KwaZulu-Natal Research Innovation and Sequencing Platform (KRISP), College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- School of Nursing and Public Health, Discipline of Public Health Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa; Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), Durban, South Africa
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Triapichnikov AS, Ermakov AM, Malkova TA. Outcomes of revision arthroplasty for hip joint infection in matched groups of HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients..... Curr HIV Res 2022; 20:CHR-EPUB-125356. [PMID: 35929631 DOI: 10.2174/1570162x20666220805093833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Several studies reported on periprosthetic infection after primary THA in HIV-positive patients, but very few showed the results of its revision. OBJECTIVE The aim was to compare primary and secondary clinical outcomes after revision arthroplasty for hip joint infection in matched groups of HIV-infected and HIV-negative patients. METHODS Using the hospital database, thirteen HIV-positive patients (13 infected hips) and thirteen HIV-negative patients of the matched control group (13 infected hips) were identified and their records were studied retrospectively. They underwent revision surgery aimed at infection arrest and total hip replacement due to infection developed after primary THA or infected spacers. Harris Hip Score, reinfection rate, limb shortening, and definite outcomes were evaluated with Wilcoxon, Mann-Whitney, and Chi-squared tests. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Spacers with antibiotics were implanted in patients of both groups at the first step of revision, except one HIV-infected patient who had resection arthroplasty. The mean follow-up was 29.4±2.7 and 33.±2.9 months for the HIV-group and control group, respectively. Three patients of the HIV-group completed two-stage revision arthroplasty versus ten patients from the control group. Re-infection rate was higher in the HIV-group. At final follow-ups, the mean HHS was significantly different (53±3.2 points in the HIV-group versus 79.14±3.1 points in the control group) along with limb length discrepancy (3.71±0.43 versus 1.4±0.32). CONCLUSION Both primary and secondary clinical outcomes of revision arthroplasty for hip joint infection in HIV-positive patients were significantly worse than in the matched group of HIV-negative patients. Revisions in HIV-positive group resulted in a higher reinfection rate, a small number of definite two-stage revisions, and lower functional scores.
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- Alexander S Triapichnikov
- researcher at the laboratory for reconstructive joint replacements and arthroscopy, orthopaedic surgeon at department 17, National Ilizarov Medical Research Centre for Traumatology and Orthopaedics, 6 M. Ulianova street, Kurgan, Russia
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- head of bone infection clinic, National Ilizarov Medical Research Centre for Traumatology and Orthopaedics, 6 M. Ulianova street, Kurgan, Russia
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- expert of the department for Medical Information Analysis, National Ilizarov Medical Research Centre for Traumatology and Orthopaedics, 6 M. Ulianova street, Kurgan, Russia
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Dzomba A, Kim HY, Tomita A, Vandormael A, Govender K, Tanser F. Predictors of migration in an HIV hyper-endemic rural South African community: evidence from a population-based cohort (2005-2017). BMC Public Health 2022; 22:1141. [PMID: 35672845 PMCID: PMC9175358 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-13526-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Globally, South Africa hosts the highest number of people living with HIV (PLHIV) and the unique legacy of internal labour migration continues to be a major driver of the regional epidemic, interrupting treatment-as-prevention efforts. The study examined levels, trends, and predictors of migration in rural KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa, using population-based surveillance data from 2005 through 2017. We followed 69 604 adult participants aged 15-49 years and recorded their migration events (i.e., out-migration from the surveillance area) in 423 038 person-years over 525 397 observations. Multiple failure Cox-regression models were used to measure the risk of migration by socio-demographic factors: age, sex, educational status, marital status, HIV, and community antiretroviral therapy (ART) coverage. Overall, 69% of the population cohort experienced at least one migration event during the follow-up period. The average incidence rate of migration was 9.96 events and 13.23 events per 100 person-years in women and men, respectively. Migration rates declined from 2005 to 2008 then peaked in 2012 for both women and men. Adjusting for other covariates, the risk of migration was 3.4-times higher among young women aged 20-24 years compared to those aged ≥ 40 years (adjusted Hazard Ratio [aHR] = 3.37, 95% Confidence Interval [CI]: 3:19-3.57), and 2.9-times higher among young men aged 20-24 years compared to those aged ≥ 40 years (aHR = 2.86, 95% CI:2.69-3.04). There was a 9% and 27% decrease in risk of migration among both women (aHR = 0.91, 95% CI: 0.83 - 0.99) and men (aHR = 0.73, 95% CI 0.66 - 0.82) respectively per every 1% increase in community ART coverage. Young unmarried women including those living with HIV, migrated at a magnitude similar to that of their male counterparts, and lowered as ART coverage increased over time, reflecting the role of improved HIV services across space in reducing out-migration. A deeper understanding of the characteristics of a migrating population provides critical information towards identifying and addressing gaps in the HIV prevention and care continuum in an era of high mobility.
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- Armstrong Dzomba
- Discipline of Public Health Medicine, Africa Health Research Institute(AHRI), University of KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal Province, K-RITH Tower Building, 719 Umbilo Road, Private Bag X7, Congella, Durban, South Africa.
- KwaZulu-Natal Research Innovation and Sequencing Platform (KRISP), University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.
- Medical Research Council (MRC)/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt), University of the Witwatersrand, Acornhoek, South Africa.
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- Discipline of Public Health Medicine, Africa Health Research Institute(AHRI), University of KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal Province, K-RITH Tower Building, 719 Umbilo Road, Private Bag X7, Congella, Durban, South Africa
- Department of Population Health, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York City, NY, USA
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- Centre for Rural Health, School of Nursing and Public Health, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Heidelberg Institute of Global Health (HIGH), University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
- Department of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, USA
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- Health Economics and HIV and AIDS Research Division (HEARD), University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Discipline of Public Health Medicine, Africa Health Research Institute(AHRI), University of KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal Province, K-RITH Tower Building, 719 Umbilo Road, Private Bag X7, Congella, Durban, South Africa
- Centre for Rural Health, School of Nursing and Public Health, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
- Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
- Lincoln Institute for Health, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, LN6 7TS, UK
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Oyedeji OA, Oninla SO, Bolaji OB, Agelebe E, Olagunju FA. Muco-Cutaneous Infections in HIV Infected Children at a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital. West Afr J Med 2022; 39:362-368. [PMID: 35488892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Studies on mucous infections in HIV infected children are sparse. Cutaneous infections though common, vary in pattern and prevalence over time and location. OBJECTIVES To provide updates on the prevalence and pattern of muco-cutaneous infections among HIV infected children attending a Nigerian tertiary hospital and identify neglected muco-cutaneous infections. METHODS Consecutive HIV infected children seen over a 5-year period were studied. Relevant information on the subjects, HIV and presence or absence of skin infections was obtained. Data was analysed with SPSS version 16 software. RESULTS One hundred and thirty-two children were studied with ages ranging between 3 months and 17 years of which 68(51.5%) were boys and 64(48.5%) girls. Of the 132 children 64(48.5%) had muco-cutaneous infections, comprising 50(78.1%) cutaneous and 14(21.9%) mucous infections. Superficial fungal, viral, bacterial and parasitic infections were recorded in 45(34.1%), 18(26.6%), 12(9.1%) children and 1 (0.8%) child respectively. Thirty-six (56.2%) of the 64 children with muco-cutaneous infection were unaware of their skin infection prior to consultation. The rates of skin infection were significantly higher amongst children with advanced HIV disease, children whose caregivers had skin disease and children whose parents had no formal education and educational attainments limited to the primary school.(p< 0.05). Presence of phlyctenular conjunctivitis in a child with hitherto undiagnosed tuberculosis was recorded. CONCLUSION Muco-cutaneous infections are common disease conditions of HIV infected children. Awareness of muco cutaneous infections amongst those infected is poor. Interventions mitigating associated factors are expected to reduce the burden of this disease.
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- O A Oyedeji
- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, UniOsun Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, UniOsun Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics, Federal Medical Centre, Ido-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics, BOWEN, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, UniOsun Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
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Akanbi MO, Bilaver LA, Achenbach C, Hirschhorn LR, Rivera AS, Silas OA, Agaba PA, Agbaji O, Shehu NY, Sagay SA, Hou L, Murphy RL. Analyses of Kaposi Sarcoma trends among adults establishing initial outpatient HIV care in Nigeria: 2006-2017. Infect Agent Cancer 2022; 17:10. [PMID: 35313941 PMCID: PMC8935748 DOI: 10.1186/s13027-022-00424-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background The incidence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-associated Kaposi Sarcoma (KS) in the pre-antiretroviral therapy (ART) population remains high in several countries in sub-Saharan Africa. We examined trends of KS prevalence in adults, establishing initial outpatient HIV care from 2006 to 2017 in Nigeria. Methods We analyzed data of 16,431 adults (age ≥ 18 years) enrolled for HIV care from January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2017, in a large clinic in Jos, Nigeria. KS at enrollment was defined as KS recorded in the electronic health record within 30 days of clinic enrollment. Time trends were compared among four periods: 2006–2008, 2009–2011, 2012–2014, and 2015–2017 using logistic regression models. Annual trends were analyzed using join point regression and restricted splines. Results The study population had a mean age 35.1 (standard deviation, SD 9.5) years, and were 65.7% female (n = 10,788). The mean CD4 cell count was 220 (95% CI 117–223). The overall KS prevalence at entry was 0.59% (95% CI 0.48–0.72). Compared to 2006–2008, KS prevalence was significantly higher in 2009–2011 (adjusted odds ratio 5.07 (95% CI 3.12–8.24), p < 0.001), but remained unchanged in subsequent periods. Male sex and low CD4 T-cell count independently increased odds for KS. Conclusions Despite ART expansion, KS at enrollment showed no significant decline. The low CD4 cell count, across all periods, indicates delay in enrollment for HIV care, which increases KS risk. Interventions aimed at early HIV diagnosis and linkage to ART is critical to KS risk reduction in this population. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13027-022-00424-4.
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- Maxwell O Akanbi
- Department of Internal Medicine, McLaren Hospital, 401 S Ballenger Hwy, Flint, MI, 48532, USA. .,Health Sciences Integrated Ph.D. Program, Center for Education in Health Sciences, Institute for Public Health and Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, USA. .,Robert J Havey Institute for Global Health, Center for Global Communicable Diseases, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, USA. .,Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria.
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- Health Sciences Integrated Ph.D. Program, Center for Education in Health Sciences, Institute for Public Health and Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, USA
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- Robert J Havey Institute for Global Health, Center for Global Communicable Diseases, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, USA.,Department of Infectious Diseases, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, USA
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- Robert J Havey Institute for Global Health, Center for Global Communicable Diseases, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, USA.,Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, USA
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- Health Sciences Integrated Ph.D. Program, Center for Education in Health Sciences, Institute for Public Health and Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, USA
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- Department of Pathology, College of Human Sciences, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria
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- Department of Family Medicine, College of Human Sciences, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Human Sciences, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria
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- Health Sciences Integrated Ph.D. Program, Center for Education in Health Sciences, Institute for Public Health and Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, USA.,Department of Prevention Diseases (Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, USA.,Institute for Global Health, Center for Global Oncology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, USA
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- Robert J Havey Institute for Global Health, Center for Global Communicable Diseases, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, USA.,Department of Infectious Diseases, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, USA
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Tabatabavakili S, Aleyadeh W, Cerrocchi O, Janssen HLA, Hansen BE, Bogoch II, Feld JJ; Viral Hepatitis Care Network Investigators. Incidence of Hepatitis C Virus Infections Among Users of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Pre-exposure Prophylaxis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2022; 20:674-81. [PMID: 33737225 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2021.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2020] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Sexual transmission of hepatitis C virus (HCV) is well documented among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-uninfected individuals. The use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) may be associated with engagement in activities that facilitate the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and possibly HCV among PrEP users. METHODS Between 2012 and 2019, the incidence of HCV and bacterial STIs were calculated among HIV-negative indviduals receiving PrEP at the University Health Network HIV Prevention Clinic. Mucosal, anal, and blood samples were taken to test for HIV, syphilis, and anti-HCV antibodies. RESULTS Among 344 HIV-uninfected patients receiving PrEP, 86% were men having sex with men (MSM). Five individuals were HCV-antibody positive at the time of PrEP initiation. Serologic and virologic follow-up data were available for 109 HCV-negative individuals over 282 patient-years (PY). Two new infections were recorded, yielding an incidence of primary HCV infection of 0.7 per 100 PY. In contrast with HCV, the incidence rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis were 49.2 per 100 PY, 36.3 per 100 PY, and 5.2 per 100 PY, respectively. Both individuals with new HCV diagnoses reported being MSM with a history of unprotected intercourse and 1 individual also reported recreational drug use. Both individuals were asymptomatic at the time of diagnosis and the infections were detected by routine laboratory monitoring. CONCLUSIONS The low incidence of HCV infections despite significantly higher rates of other STIs suggests that sexual transmission of HCV is uncommon in HIV-negative MSM PrEP users in this community. Performing routine risk-based HCV surveillance among PrEP users should be evaluated. The high incidence of STIs in this population indicates a vital role for periodic STI monitoring in those receiving PrEP.
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Widjaya MA, Ju JC, Lee SD. CRISPR-Edited Stem Cell Transplantation for HIV-Related Gene Modification In Vivo: A Systematic Review. Stem Cell Rev Rep 2022; 18:1743-1755. [PMID: 35169967 DOI: 10.1007/s12015-022-10345-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND CRISPR is a novel genomic editing technology which can be useful for the treatment of immune diseases such as HIV. However, the application of CRISPR in stem cells for HIV-related research was not effective, and most of the research was done in vivo. This systematic review is to identify a new research idea about increase CRISPR-editing efficiencies in stem cell transplantation for HIV treatment, as well as its future perspective. METHOD Four databases were searched for articles published during 1952 to 2020. PRISMA method was used to select appropriate research papers. CAMARADES was used to identify the paper quality. The outcome was engraftment efficiency, gene disruption percentage, differentiation ability, HIV-resistant efficiency. RESULT Screening method showed 196 papers mentioned the topic. However, only 5 studies were reliable with the research objective. We found that (1) Two research ideas which was double gene knockout and knockout-knockin method to provide HIV-resistant cells, engraftment support and avoid cardiac disease as an HIV disease side effect. (2) Ribonucleoprotein (RNP) delivery was the best way to deliver the CRISPR/Cas9 and Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV) would be effective for knockin purpose. (3) CRISPR/SaCas9 could replace CRISPR/Cas9 role in editing HIV-related gene. CONCLUSION Potential genes to increase HIV resistance and stem cell engraftment should be explored more in the future. Double knockout and knock-in procedures should be applied to set up a better engraftment for improving HIV treatment or resistance of patients. CRISPR/SaCas9 and RNP delivery should be explored more in the future. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42020203312.
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- Michael Anekson Widjaya
- Department of Biotechnology, College of Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, 41354, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung, 40402, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung, 40402, Taiwan. .,Translational Medicine Research Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 40402, Taiwan. .,Department of Bioinformatics and Medical Engineering, College of Information and Electrical Engineering, Asia University, Taichung, 41354, Taiwan. .,Department of Animal Science, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, 40227, Taiwan.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, China Medical University, Taichung, 40402, Taiwan. .,Department of Physical Therapy, Asia University, Taichung, 41354, Taiwan. .,School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Shandong, 261053, China.
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Beer L, Tie Y, McCree DH, Demeke HB, Marcus R, Padilla M, Khalil G, Shouse RL. HIV Stigma Among a National Probability Sample of Adults with Diagnosed HIV-United States, 2018-2019. AIDS Behav 2022; 26:39-50. [PMID: 34374919 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-021-03414-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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HIV stigma is a barrier to achieving the goals of the US Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative. We analyzed data from the Medical Monitoring Project (MMP) collected during 6/2018-5/2019 from 4050 US adults with diagnosed HIV. We reported national estimates of HIV stigma and assessed their associations with sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. Disclosure concerns and stigma related to negative public attitudes were common. Stigma was higher among younger age groups, women and transgender people, Black and Hispanic/Latino men and women, and Black and Hispanic/Latino men who have sex with men. Stigma was associated with lower antiretroviral therapy use and adherence, missed HIV care visits, and symptoms of depression or anxiety. The estimates presented provide a benchmark from which the nation can monitor its progress. The findings suggest the need for enhanced stigma-reduction efforts among specific groups and the importance of addressing stigma around disclosure and community attitudes.
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- Linda Beer
- Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd. NE, MS-E46, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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- Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd. NE, MS-E46, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd. NE, MS-E46, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd. NE, MS-E46, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd. NE, MS-E46, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd. NE, MS-E46, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd. NE, MS-E46, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd. NE, MS-E46, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Qin K, Zeng J, Liu L, Cai Y. Effects of cognitive behavioral therapy on improving depressive symptoms and increasing adherence to antiretroviral medication in people with HIV. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:990994. [PMID: 36440403 PMCID: PMC9682157 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.990994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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The incidence of depression is higher in PLWH (people living with HIV) than in the general population. It is of clinical significance to explore effective measures to improve depression in patients. But the available evidence is still quite limited. CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) is considered to be one of the effective methods to improve depression, medication adherence and quality of life in PLWH. Therefore, this study aimed to systematically evaluate the effect of cognitive behavioral therapy on improving depressive symptoms and increasing adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) in people living with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). The Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, and Web of Science databases were searched by computer to collect randomized controlled trials on the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy on improving depression and increasing ART medication adherence in PLWH, and the retrieval time was from the inception of each database to January 10, 2022. Meta-analysis was performed by two researchers using Stata 15.0 software after screening the literature, extracting data and evaluating quality according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. A total of 16 studies with 1,998 patients were included. Meta-analysis results showed that CBT improved depressive symptoms in PLWH (SMD = -0.09, 95% CI [-0.13 to -0.04], P < 0.001) with better long-term (<6 months) depression improvement (SMD = -0.09, 95% CI [-0.15 to -0.02], P = 0.006) than short-term (0-6 months); the difference in improved ART medication adherence in the CBT group compared to the control group was not statistically significant (SMD = 0.04, 95% CI [-0.06 to 0.13], P = 0.490). There may be publication bias due to incomplete inclusion of literature as only published literature was searched. Cognitive behavioral therapy is effective in improving depressive symptoms in people living with HIV, with better long-term (>6 months) results than short-term (0-6 months).
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- Keke Qin
- School of Politics and Public Administration, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
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- School of Management, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Social and Public Administration, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Population Research Institute, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Eyong EM, Ngwe NY, Nfuksai CN, Niba LL, Jane-Francis A. Prevalence of Occupational Exposure to HIV and Factors Associated with Compliance with Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Among Health Workers of the Biyem-Assi, Buea, and Limbe Health Districts of Cameroon Maternal and Child Health and AIDS. Int J MCH AIDS 2022; 11:e557. [PMID: 35959456 PMCID: PMC9359212 DOI: 10.21106/ijma.557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Although a few studies have assessed occupational exposure and knowledge on post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV among health care workers (HCWs), limited information is available on the factors that influence the use of HIV PEP among HCWs after occupational exposure in Cameroon. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and determinants of occupational exposure to HIV infection and identify factors (knowledge, attitudes, and practices) that influence compliance to the use of HIV PEP among HCWs in the Biyem-Assi, Buea, and Limbe health districts. METHODS A stratified cross-sectional study was carried out among health care workers from the Biyem-Assi, Buea, and Limbe health districts of Cameroon. A structured questionnaire adapted from previous studies was administered on the socio-demographic status, occupational exposure to biological agents as well as information on knowledge, awareness of PEP guidelines, attitude, and practice of the HCWs towards HIV PEP. RESULTS Of the 312 participants, 198 (63.5%) experienced an occupational injury, and 240 (76.9%) had a good attitude towards HIV PEP. Age, place of work, and inadequate knowledge were determinants of occupational exposure. Whereas, awareness of PEP guidelines and being a medical doctor influenced compliance with HIV PEP, with 158 (51.0%) having adequate knowledge of the guidelines. Out of the 198 who experienced occupational injury, 114 (57.6%) adopted the good practice and 60 (30.3%) made use of HIV PEP. CONCLUSION AND GLOBAL HEALTH IMPLICATIONS Over half of health care workers had occupational exposure to HIV with poor utilization of post-exposure prophylaxis though they were aware and knowledgeable of PEP guidelines and exhibited good practice. Compliance with HIV PEP utilization was influenced by gender, awareness of PEP guidelines, and specialty of the health care worker.
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- Esum Mathias Eyong
- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
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- Malaria Consortium, Buea, Cameroon.,Department of Public Health, School of Nursing and Public Health, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Bamenda, Bamenda, Cameroon
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
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Lopez W, Sayles H, Bares SH, Fadul N. Low Rates of Lung Cancer Screening Referrals in Patients With Human Immunodeficiency Virus: A Correlational Study. Cancer Control 2022; 29:10732748221103624. [PMID: 35591798 PMCID: PMC9125047 DOI: 10.1177/10732748221103624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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People living with HIV (PLWH) have an increased risk of lung cancer compared to the general population. In 2013, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released their lung cancer screening (LCS) guidelines. However, the impact of these guidelines has not been well established in PLWH. The objective of this retrospective descriptive study is to evaluate the frequency of lung cancer screening referrals and factors associated with LCS referrals using the 2013 USPSTF screening guidelines in at-risk PLWH. We collected demographic and clinical information on PLWH from electronic medical records from July 2016 to July 2018. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, t-tests, Wilcoxon rank sum tests, and Fisher’s exact tests were used for analysis. Only 14% of patients who met 2013 USPSTF screening guidelines were referred for screening. Patients who received a referral were more likely to have received tobacco cessation counseling. Patients who received and completed a referral were more likely to have hepatitis C infection. Quality improvement strategies are needed to improve rates of LCS in PLWH.
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- Wilfredo Lopez
- Division of Infectious Diseases, 12284University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- College of Public Health, 12284University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, 12284University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, 12284University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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Powers W, An H, Oakes J, Eron J, Robertson K, Sen S. Autoregulation of White Matter Cerebral Blood Flow to Arterial Pressure Changes in Normal Subjects. J Neurol Disord Stroke 2021; 8:1187. [PMID: 36108300 PMCID: PMC9447844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Endothelial dysfunction causing impaired cerebrovascular vasodilatory capacity in response to reduced blood pressure has been proposed as a mechanism of white matter (WM) disease development. This study investigated autoregulation of CBF to blood pressure reduction in WM and gray matter (GM) in normal subjects recruited as controls for a study of cerebrovascular function in human immunodeficiency virus positive subjects. They underwent baseline CBF and oxygen extraction fraction measurement by MRI before and after mean arterial pressure (MAP) reduction. Autoregulatory Index (AI) was computed as CBF AI = -%CBF change/% MAP change. Thirty of 44 subjects achieved target MAP reduction. MAP was reduced -13.65 ± 2.35 (range 10 to 20) %. WM AI of -0.61 ± 1.23 was significantly more negative than GM AI of 0.02 ± 0.44 (paired t test, p= 0.016). WM CBF fell (paired Wilcoxon, p= 0.03) whereas GM CBF did not change (paired Wilcoxon, p=0.92). WM AI was different from 0 (p=0.011, one-sample t-test vs 0), whereas GM AI was not (p=0.913, one-sample t-test vs 0). These data demonstrate that maintenance of CBF to 10-20% reductions in MAP is less effective in WM than in GM. This may put WM at higher risk for ischemic damage.
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- William Powers
- Department of Neurology, University of North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Washington University, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of South Carolina, USA
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Lim DH, Jeong JY, Nam S, Choi J, Kwon HC, Yoon YB, Kim Y, Chin B. Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes of Patients with Hepatitis C Virus and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Coinfection: Experience at a Single Center in Korea. J Korean Med Sci 2021; 36:e308. [PMID: 34845874 PMCID: PMC8629715 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2021.36.e308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Because of the very low incidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) coinfection in Korea, data on hepatitis C virus (HCV)/HIV coinfection are limited. This study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of patients with HCV/HIV coinfection in Korea. METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort study of all HCV-monoinfected and HCV/HIV-coinfected patients treated with antivirals at National Medical Center in Seoul, Korea, between January 2009 and March 2020. RESULTS We enrolled 220 HCV-monoinfected and 23 HCV/HIV-coinfected patients treated with antivirals. The HCV/HIV-coinfected patients were younger (HCV vs. HCV/HIV: 57.3 ± 11.3 vs. 40.7 ± 10.1 years, P < 0.001) and had a higher proportion of men (HCV vs. HCV/HIV: 54.5% [n = 120] vs. 91.3% [n = 21], P < 0.001) than the HCV-monoinfected patients. Genotype 1b and 2 were most common in both HCV monoinfection and HCV/HIV coinfection groups. HCV-monoinfected patients had a higher incidence of genotype 1b and 2 than HCV/HIV-coinfected patients (HCV vs. HCV/HIV: 95.4% [n = 210] vs. 73.9% [n = 17], P < 0.001), while the HCV/HIV-coinfected patients had genotype 1a (HCV vs. HCV/HIV: 1.8% [n = 4] vs. 21.7% [n = 5], P < 0.001). The fibrosis-4 index was significantly lower in the HCV/HIV-coinfected patients than in the HCV-monoinfected patients (HCV vs. HCV/HIV: 3.81 ± 3.38 vs. 1.66 ± 1.10, P < 0.001). Among the direct-acting antivirals (DAA)-treated patients, the sustained viral response (SVR) rate did not differ significantly between both groups (HCV vs. HCV/HIV: 94.9% [93/99] vs. 90.9% [10/11], P = 0.480). CONCLUSION In Korea, the HCV/HIV-coinfected patients who received antiviral treatment were younger, had higher proportion of men and incidence of genotype 1a, and had less advanced fibrosis than the HCV-monoinfected patients. In actual clinical settings, HCV/HIV-coinfected patients show excellent SVR to DAA treatment, similar to HCV-monoinfected patients.
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- Dae Hyun Lim
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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Long M, Toesca J, Guillon C. Review and Perspectives on the Structure-Function Relationships of the Gag Subunits of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. Pathogens 2021; 10:pathogens10111502. [PMID: 34832657 PMCID: PMC8621984 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens10111502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The Gag polyprotein is implied in the budding as well as the establishment of the supramolecular architecture of infectious retroviral particles. It is also involved in the early phases of the replication of retroviruses by protecting and transporting the viral genome towards the nucleus of the infected cell until its integration in the host genome. Therefore, understanding the structure-function relationships of the Gag subunits is crucial as each of them can represent a therapeutic target. Though the field has been explored for some time in the area of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), it is only in the last decade that structural data on Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) Gag subunits have emerged. As FIV is an important veterinary issue, both in domestic cats and endangered feline species, such data are of prime importance for the development of anti-FIV molecules targeting Gag. This review will focus on the recent advances and perspectives on the structure-function relationships of each subunit of the FIV Gag polyprotein.
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- Mathieu Long
- Retroviruses and Structural Biochemistry, Molecular Microbiology and Structural Biochemistry, CNRS, Univ Lyon, UMR5086, 69007 Lyon, France; (M.L.); (J.T.)
- Center for Molecular Protein Science, Department of Chemistry, Lund University, Lund, 221 00 Scania, Sweden
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- Retroviruses and Structural Biochemistry, Molecular Microbiology and Structural Biochemistry, CNRS, Univ Lyon, UMR5086, 69007 Lyon, France; (M.L.); (J.T.)
- Enveloped Viruses, Vectors and Immunotherapy, CIRI-Centre International de Recherche en Infectiologie, Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, UMR5308, ENS Lyon, 69007 Lyon, France
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- Retroviruses and Structural Biochemistry, Molecular Microbiology and Structural Biochemistry, CNRS, Univ Lyon, UMR5086, 69007 Lyon, France; (M.L.); (J.T.)
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Suantari D. Misconceptions and stigma against people living with HIV/AIDS: a cross-sectional study from 2017 Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey. Epidemiol Health 2021; 43:e2021094. [PMID: 34749487 PMCID: PMC8920734 DOI: 10.4178/epih.e2021094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Data are not available in Indonesia to measure the main indicators of zero new infections, zero acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)-related deaths and zero discrimination. This study aimed to determine factors related to misconceptions about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission and the stigma against people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Indonesia METHODS This cross-sectional study used secondary data from the 2017 Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey (IDHS). The sample was women and men aged 17–45 years and married (n=3,023). RESULTS Education and wealth index quintile were significantly related to misconceptions about HIV transmission. Respondents with low levels of education were more likely to have misconceptions about HIV transmission. Respondents who were in the poorest, poorer, middle, and richer quintiles of the wealth index were more likely to have misconceptions about HIV transmission than those in the richest quintile. Educational level, employment status, and wealth index quintile were predictors of stigma against PLWHA. CONCLUSIONS There are still many Indonesian people with misconceptions about HIV transmission and stigma against PLWHA. Future studies should focus on educational programs or interventions aimed at increasing public knowledge and awareness, promoting compassion towards PLWHA, and emphasizing respect for the rights of PLWHA. These interventions are particularly important for populations who are uneducated and living in poverty.
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INTRODUCTION Adrenal insufficiency (AI) is one of the most common potentially life-threatening endocrine complications in people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). AREAS COVERED In this review, the authors explore the definitions of relative AI, primary AI, secondary AI and peripheral glucocorticoid resistance in PLHIV. It also focuses on the pathophysiology, etiology, diagnosis and management of this endocrinopathy in PLHIV. A literature review was conducted through Medline and Google Scholar search on the subject. EXPERT OPINION Physicians need to be aware of the endocrinological implications of HIV infection and its treatment, especially CYP3A4 enzyme inhibitors. A high index of clinical suspicion is needed in the detection of AI, especially in PLHIV, as it may present insidiously with nonspecific signs and symptoms and may be potentially life threatening if left untreated. Patients with overt primary and secondary AI require glucocorticoid replacement therapy. Overt primary AI also necessitates mineralocorticoid replacement. On the other hand, the management of relative AI remains controversial. In order to reduce the risk of adrenal crisis during periods of stress, the short-term use of glucocorticoids may be necessary in relative AI.
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- Simon Mifsud
- Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine, Mater Dei Hospital, Msida, Malta
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- Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine, Mater Dei Hospital, Msida, Malta
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- Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine, Mater Dei Hospital, Msida, Malta
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- Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine, Mater Dei Hospital, Msida, Malta
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Stern J, Solomon A, Dantanarayana A, Pascoe R, Reynaldi A, Davenport MP, Milush J, Deeks SG, Hartogensis W, Hecht FM, Cockerham L, Roche M, Lewin SR. Cell-associated HIV RNA has a Circadian Cycle in Males Living with HIV on Antiretroviral Therapy. J Infect Dis 2021; 225:1721-1730. [PMID: 34655216 DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiab533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Circadian transcription factors that regulate cell-autonomous circadian clocks can also increase HIV transcription in vitro. We aimed to determine if circadian variation in HIV transcription exists in people living with HIV (PLHIV) on antiretroviral therapy (ART). METHODS We performed a prospective observational study of male PLHIV on ART, sampling blood every four hours for 24 hours. Using qPCR, we quantified expression of circadian associated genes, HIV DNA and cell-associated unspliced (CA-US) RNA in peripheral blood CD4+ T-cells. Plasma sex hormones were quantified alongside plasma and salivary cortisol. The primary outcome was to identify temporal variations in CA-US HIV RNA using a linear mixed effect regression framework and maximum likelihood estimation. RESULTS Salivary and plasma cortisol, and circadian genes including Clock, Bmal1, and Per3 varied with a circadian rhythm. CA-US HIV RNA and the ratio of CA-US HIV RNA-to-DNA in CD4+ T-cells also demonstrated circadian variations, with no variation in HIV DNA. Circulating oestradiol was highly predictive of CA-US HIV RNA variation in vivo. CONCLUSION CA-US HIV RNA in PLHIV on ART varies temporally with a circadian rhythm. These findings have implications for the design of clinical trials and biomarkers to assess HIV cure interventions.
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- Jared Stern
- The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, The University of Melbourne and Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, The University of Melbourne and Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, The University of Melbourne and Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, The University of Melbourne and Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- The Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- The Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, USA
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- Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, USA
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- Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA
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- The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, The University of Melbourne and Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, The University of Melbourne and Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.,Department of Infectious Diseases, Alfred Hospital and Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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Konstantinopoulou E, Ioannidis P, Kiosseoglou G, Aretouli E. Selective executive impairments as neuroimmunological manifestations of the human immunodeficiency virus. J Integr Neurosci 2021; 20:541-549. [PMID: 34645087 DOI: 10.31083/j.jin2003058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Revised: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Executive processes that predominantly effect people living with human immunodeficiency virus remain to be understood. In the present case-control study, components summarizing executive functions were empirically determined to clarify the nature of executive difficulties observed in individuals with human immunodeficiency virus. One hundred and five seropositive and 62 seronegative healthy adults without comorbidities underwent a comprehensive executive function assessment. Test data were reduced via principal components analysis and component scores were used to investigate whether seropositive adults exhibit selective difficulties in specific executive processes. A three-component solution was found, consisting of updating, inhibition and set-shifting. Group differences between seropositive and seronegative participants were observed only in the updating component. In the present exploratory analyses, significant findings emerged that suggest a selective executive impairment associated with the updating/working memory process in young to middle adulthood seropositive individuals without comorbidities.
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- Eleni Konstantinopoulou
- Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience, School of Psychology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54636 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience, School of Psychology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience, School of Psychology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece.,Department of Early Years Learning and Care, School of Social Sciences, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece
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Amponsah-Dacosta E. Hepatitis B virus infection and hepatocellular carcinoma in sub-Saharan Africa: Implications for elimination of viral hepatitis by 2030? World J Gastroenterol 2021; 27:6025-6038. [PMID: 34629817 PMCID: PMC8476331 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i36.6025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Revised: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Elimination of viral hepatitis in sub-Saharan Africa by 2030 is an ambitious feat. However, as stated by the World Health Organization, there are unprecedented opportunities to act and make significant contributions to the elimination target. With 60 million people chronically infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) of whom 38800 are at risk of developing highly fatal hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) every year, sub-Saharan Africa faces one of the greatest battles towards elimination of viral hepatitis. There is a need to examine progress in controlling the disproportionate burden of HBV-associated HCC in sub-Saharan Africa within the context of this elimination target. By scaling-up coverage of hepatitis B birth dose and early childhood vaccination, we can significantly reduce new cases of HCC by as much as 50% within the next three to five decades. Given the substantial reservoir of chronic HBV carriers however, projections show that HCC incidence and mortality rates in sub-Saharan Africa will double by 2040. This warrants urgent public health attention. The trends in the burden of HCC over the next two decades, will be determined to a large extent by progress in achieving early diagnosis and appropriate linkage to care for high-risk chronic HBV infected persons.
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- Edina Amponsah-Dacosta
- Vaccines for Africa Initiative, School of Public Health and Family Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town 7925, Western Cape, South Africa
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Aim Compare glycemic control in human immunodeficiency (HIV)-positive patients on antiretroviral therapy to HIV-negative patients following pharmacist interventions. Methods/Results This retrospective observational cohort study conducted at a Federally Qualified Health Center included adults with type II diabetes mellitus who attended at least two clinical pharmacy appointments between January 1, 2018 and July 31, 2019. Exclusion criteria included missing pre- or post-hemoglobin A1c (HgbA1c) values, type 1 diabetes, pregnancy, breastfeeding, deceased, or untreated HIV. The primary endpoint was change in HgbA1c from baseline to month 3. Secondary endpoints were change in HgbA1c at 6, 9, and 12 months, and time to goal. Additional endpoints included changes in number of anti-diabetic agents, blood pressure, body mass index, hypoglycemic events, percent of patients on a sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor or glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) agonist. This study was exempt from the University of California, Davis Institutional Review Board as a continuous quality improvement study.Seventy-eight patients were included, 17 of whom were HIV-positive. At 3 months, HgbA1c was reduced by -1.7% and -1.2% (p =0.31) for HIV-positive and -negative patients, respectively. In the pooled cohort, HgbA1c was reduced from baseline at all time points, and 24% of patients achieved HgbA1c below 7.0%. The number of antidiabetic medications remained unchanged or was decreased in 60% of patients. Conclusion The study demonstrated clinically important HgbA1c reductions without increasing the medication burden in most patients. There was no significant difference in glycemic management between HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients.
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- Noelle E Nelson
- University of California, Davis Health, 2315 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817
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- University of California, Davis Health, 2315 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817
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- University of California, Davis Health, 2315 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817
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- University of California, Davis Health, 2315 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817
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Ward KM, Falade-Nwulia O, Moon J, Sutcliffe CG, Brinkley S, Haselhuhn T, Katz S, Herne K, Arteaga L, Mehta SH, Latkin C, Brooner RK, Sulkowski MS. Non-adherence to LDV/SOF did not predict SVR in a randomized controlled trial of HIV/HCV coinfected persons who use drugs. J Infect Dis 2021; 225:903-911. [PMID: 34543417 DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiab477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Eliminating Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) will require effective treatment delivery to persons with substance use disorders (SUDs). We evaluated the relationship between ledipasvir/sofosbuvir treatment persistence (receiving 84 tablets), adherence, and sustained virologic response (SVR) in persons with HIV/HCV coinfection. METHODS Of the 144 participants with HIV/HCV and SUDs, 110 initiated a 12-week treatment course under one of three conditions (usual care, peer mentors, and cash incentives). We used self-report, pharmacy pill counts, and expected date of refill to examine adherence. Persistent participants were categorized as high adherence (taking ≥90% of doses) or low adherence (taking <90% of doses). RESULTS Most participants persisted on treatment after initiation (n=105), with 95% (n=100) achieving SVR. One-third (34%) of participants had moderate/heavy alcohol use by the biomarker phosphatidylethanol (PEth ≥50 ng/mL), and 44% had urine toxicology positive for cocaine or heroin at enrollment. The proportion of persons with high adherence was 72% (n=76) and low adherence, 28%. Although low adherence was associated with moderate/heavy alcohol use by PEth (RR 2.77, 95% CI 1.50-5.12), SVR did not vary according to adherence (p=0.702), and most participants (97%) with low adherence achieved SVR. CONCLUSION Treatment persistence led to high SVR rates among persons with HIV/HCV, despite imperfect adherence and SUDs.
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- Kathleen M Ward
- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore MD, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore MD, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore MD, USA
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- Department of Health, Behavior and Society, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore MD, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore MD, USA
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Dorjee K, Desai M, Choden T, Baxi SM, Hubbard AE, Reingold AL. Acute myocardial infarction associated with abacavir and tenofovir based antiretroviral drug combinations in the United States. AIDS Res Ther 2021; 18:57. [PMID: 34488812 PMCID: PMC8419948 DOI: 10.1186/s12981-021-00383-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Although individual antiretroviral drugs have been shown to be associated with elevated cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, data are limited on the role of antiretroviral drug combinations. Therefore, we sought to investigate CVD risk associated with antiretroviral drug combinations. METHODS Using an administrative health-plan dataset, risk of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) associated with current exposure to antiretroviral drug combinations was assessed among persons living with HIV receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) across the U.S. from October 2009 through December 2014. To account for confounding-by-indication and for factors simultaneously acting as causal mediators and confounders, we applied inverse probability of treatment weighted marginal structural models to longitudinal data of patients. RESULTS Over 114,417 person-years (n = 73,071 persons) of ART exposure, 602 cases of AMI occurred at an event rate of 5.26 (95% CI: 4.86, 5.70)/1000 person-years. Of the 14 antiretroviral drug combinations studied, persons taking abacavir-lamivudine-darunavir had the highest incidence rate (IR: 11/1000; 95% CI: 7.4-16.0) of AMI. Risk (HR; 95% CI) of AMI was elevated for current exposure to abacavir-lamivudine-darunavir (1.91; 1.27-2.88), abacavir-lamivudine-atazanavir (1.58; 1.08-2.31), and tenofovir-emtricitabine-raltegravir (1.35; 1.07-1.71). Tenofovir-emtricitabine-efavirenz was associated with reduced risk (0.65; 0.54-0.78). Abacavir-lamivudine-darunavir was associated with increased risk of AMI beyond that expected of abacavir alone, likely attributable to darunavir co-administration. We did not find an elevated risk of AMI when abacavir-lamivudine was combined with efavirenz or raltegravir. CONCLUSION The antiretroviral drug combinations abacavir-lamivudine-darunavir, abacavir-lamivudine-atazanavir and tenofovir-emtricitabine-raltegravir were found to be associated with elevated risk of AMI, while tenofovir-emtricitabine-efavirenz was associated with a lower risk. The AMI risk associated with abacavir-lamivudine-darunavir was greater than what was previously described for abacavir, which could suggest an added risk from darunavir. The results should be confirmed in additional studies.
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Mukundan S, Bhatt R, Lucas J, Tereyek M, Chang TL, Subbian S, Parekkadan B. 3D host cell and pathogen-based bioassay development for testing anti-tuberculosis (TB) drug response and modeling immunodeficiency. Biomol Concepts 2021; 12:117-128. [PMID: 34473918 DOI: 10.1515/bmc-2021-0013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a global health threat that affects 10 million people worldwide. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains one of the major contributors to the reactivation of asymptomatic latent tuberculosis (LTBI). Over the recent years, there has been a significant focus in developing in-vitro 3D models mimicking early events of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) pathogenesis, especially formation of the granuloma. However, these models are low throughput and require extracellular matrix. In this article, we report the generation of a matrix-free 3D model, using THP-1 human monocyte/macrophage cells and mCherry-expressing Mycobacterium bovis BCG (Bacilli Camille Guérin), henceforth referred as 3D spheroids, to study the host cell-bacterial interactions. Using mCherry-intensity-based tracking, we monitored the kinetics of BCG growth in the 3D spheroids. We also demonstrate the application of the 3D spheroids for testing anti-TB compounds such as isoniazid (INH), rifampicin (RIF), as well as a host-directed drug, everolimus (EVR) as single and combinational treatments. We further established a dual infection 3D spheroid model by coinfecting THP-1 macrophages with BCG mCherry and pseudotype HIV. In this HIV-TB co-infection model, we found an increase in BCG mCherry growth within the 3D spheroids infected with HIV pseudotype. The degree of disruption of the granuloma was proportional to the virus titers used for co-infection. In summary, this 3D spheroid assay is an useful tool to screen anti-TB response of potential candidate drugs and can be adopted to model HIV-TB interactions.
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- Shilpaa Mukundan
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, NJ 08854
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, NJ 08854
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, NJ 08854
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, NJ 08854
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- Public Health Research Institute, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, NJ 07103
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- Public Health Research Institute, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, NJ 07103
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, NJ 08854; Department of Medicine, Rutgers Biomedical Health Sciences, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, NJ 08854
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Shen Q, Sheng L, Zhang J, Ye J, Zhou J. Analysis of clinical characteristics and prognosis of talaromycosis (with or without human immunodeficiency virus) from a non-endemic area: a retrospective study. Infection 2021; 50:169-178. [PMID: 34351597 PMCID: PMC8340588 DOI: 10.1007/s15010-021-01679-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Purpose Talaromyces marneffei (TM) is a pathogenic fungus endemic in Southeast Asia and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive populations, but studies related to non-endemic areas and HIV-negative populations are still limited. Therefore, this study aims to provide more additional evidence for clinical work of talaromycosis. Methods To collect clinical information of patients with talaromycosis admitted to hospitals in Zhejiang Province, China from January 1, 2010 to May 31, 2020, retrospectively analyzed clinical characteristics and prognosis, COX multivariate regression analysis was used for survival analysis. Results A total of 92 patients were enrolled, including 76 males, 73 HIV-positive patients, with an average age of 40.1 ± 13.0. Compared to HIV-positive group, the negative group had higher admission age (47.7 ± 14.6 vs 38.1 ± 11.9, p = 0.003) and lower proportion of male (89.0% vs 57.9%, p = 0.004), there was no significant difference in imaging of lungs. There were significantly more HIV-positive patients in those with pleural effusion (100% vs 69.4%, p = 0.001). COX multivariate regression analysis suggested pleural effusion (HR = 3.220; 95% CI 1.117–9.287; p = 0.030) and HIV infection (HR = 0.057; 95% CI 0.009–0.370; p = 0.003) which were independent predictors of prognosis in patients with talaromycosis. Conclusions In non-endemic areas, clinical symptoms, signs, and laboratory tests of patients with talaromycosis are similar to those in endemic areas. Patients with pleural effusion have lower survival rate, HIV-infected people are less likely to relapse, and there is no significant correlation between extent of lung involvement and survival of infected patients. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s15010-021-01679-6.
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- Qian Shen
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310003, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310003, China
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- Department of Liver Infection, The Affiliated Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310016, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310003, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310003, China.
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