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In-House RT-PCR Assay for Detection of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 Infection [PDF]

, 2009
Serologic assays are commonly used for screening (ELISA) and for confirmation (Western blot) of HIV-1 infection; however, both assays have potentially yielded the false-positive or false-negative results.
Bela, B. (Budiman), Fatmawati, N. N. (Ni), Ibrahim, F. (Fera), Parwati, K. T. (Ketut), Yasmon, A. (Andi)   +4 more
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Epidemiology of herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2 in Italy: a seroprevalence study over 15 years [PDF]

, 2017
Introduction: Herpes simplex viruses (HSV) are among the most widespread causative agents of human viral infections. HSV-2 is one of the commonest causes of genital disease, while HSV-1 is associated primarily with orolabial ulceration; however, recent ...
Gasparini, Roberto, Marchi, Serena, Montomoli, Emanuele, Temperton, Nigel J., Trombetta, Claudia   +4 more
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Staphylococcus aureus Nasal Colonization in HIV-Seropositive and HIV-Seronegative Drug Users [PDF]

Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes and Human Retrovirology, 1997
Nasal colonization plays an important role in the pathogenesis of Staphylococcus aureus infections. To identify characteristics associated with colonization, we studied a cross-section of a well-described cohort of HIV-seropositive and -seronegative active and former drug users considered at risk for staphylococcal infections.
K A, Holbrook, R S, Klein, D, Hartel, D A, Elliott, T B, Barsky, L H, Rothschild, F D, Lowy   +6 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): A Comprehensive Overview From Basic Biology to Clinical Prevention and Control

Medicinal Research Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that causes respiratory infections, posing a serious threat, particularly to infants, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems. As the leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) in infants, RSV is responsible for millions of cases worldwide each year.
Jie Shi, Xiya Huang, Chunjun Ye, Yishan Lu, Yanyan Liu, Yuquan Wei, Xiawei Wei   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Screening for Trypanosoma cruzi infection (Chagas disease) in the Latin American population living with HIV in London

HIV Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background There are an estimated 2482 people born in Latin American countries receiving care for HIV in the United Kingdom. Although national guidance recommends screening for Trypanosoma cruzi infection (Chagas disease) in this population, there is no formal screening programme.
Natalie Elkheir, Shivani Singh, Birgit Barbini, Lucy Campbell, Alice Sharp, Jacqueline O'Connell, Louise Terry, Margherita Bracchi, Javier Rubio, Nicolo Girometti, Mohammed Hassan, Hannah Davies, Frank A. Post, Laura Nabarro, Debbie Nolder, Geraldine O'Hara, Julie Fox, Peter L. Chiodini, David A. J. Moore   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

Production of IgG antibodies to pneumococcal polysaccharides is associated with expansion of ICOS+ circulating memory T follicular-helper cells which is impaired by HIV infection

PLoS ONE, 2017
Dysfunction of T follicular-helper (TFH) cells is a possible cause of impaired germinal centre (GC) and IgG antibody responses in individuals with human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) infection and might contribute to decreased magnitude and isotype ...
Laila N. Abudulai, S. Fernández, K. Corscadden, S. Burrows, Michael G Hunter, M. C. Tjiam, L. Kirkham, J. Post, M. French   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Scoping Review of Sexual and Gender Minority Health Research in Ireland

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To map existing sexual and gender minority (SGM) health research in Ireland, identify gaps in literature and outline priorities for future research and healthcare. SGM is an umbrella term that includes people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or intersex and is sometimes abbreviated as LGBTQI+.
John P. Gilmore, Tonda L. Hughes, Sean Kearns, Laurie A. Drabble, Diarmuid Stokes, Siobhán D. Thomas, Chris Noone, Lauren Bochicchio   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prolonged benzathine penicillin G improves long-term serological outcomes in HIV-negative neurosyphilis: a multicenter study exploring prognostic factors and therapeutic outcomes

International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Objectives: Neurosyphilis is a serious complication of Treponema pallidum infection. Some patients experience relapse or serofast response despite standard intravenous penicillin G. While adjunctive benzathine penicillin is recommended in some guidelines,
Beilin Luo, Ting Wang, Shiyong Li, Nengsheng Wu, Nan Sheng, Shunpo He, Qingwei Yang   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Influence of HIV/AIDS on Cervical Cancer: A Retrospective Study From Tanzania

Journal of Global Oncology, 2016
Purpose Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality in women in Tanzania. Any impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on cervical precancerous lesions and invasive cervical cancer has a significant implication, as for any ...
Ramadhani Salum Chambuso, Stephen Shadrack, S. Lidenge, Ntoli Mwakibete, R. Medeiros   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

A Case‐Control Investigation of Factors Associated With Risky Sexual Behaviors Among South African University Students

Public Health Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to investigate risk factors associated with risky sexual behaviors (RSBs) and HIV seropositivity among students from four universities in KwaZulu‐Natal, South Africa. Design A case‐control methodology was used. Sample The sample consisted of 500 students (375 HIV negative students and 125 students living with HIV ...
Trishka Pillay, Nalini Govender, Poovendhree Reddy   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source