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National Multi-Sectoral Strategic Framework on HIV/AIDS 2003 - 2007 [PDF]
Tanzania is facing a major threat to the survival of its people and the development chances of the nation from a concentrated and generalised HIV /AIDS epidemic. More than two Million people are estimated to be living with HIV /AIDS in 2002.
Tanzania Commission for HIV/AIDS, (TCAIDS)
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The socioeconomic impact of HIV/AIDS in Monze District, Zambia. [PDF]
Zambia has one of the highest HIV seroprevalence rates in the world, estimated in 1995 at 17%. Rural Monze district in the Southern province, the site of the study, has high rates of HIV, estimated at 10-12% in 1991. During the
Foster, Susan Dwight
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HIV transmission risk through anal intercourse: systematic review, meta-analysis and implications for HIV prevention. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectiousness of anal intercourse (AI) has not been systematically reviewed, despite its role driving HIV epidemics among men who have sex with men (MSM) and its potential contribution to heterosexual ...
Marie-Claude Boily +9 more
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Introduction While HIV/AIDS remains an important cause of death among people who inject drugs (PWID), the potential mortality burden attributable to hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among this population is of increasing concern. Therefore, we sought to
Kanna Hayashi +5 more
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While several oncogenic pathogens cause site‐specific cancers, uncertainties remain about many other chronic infections and combined pathogen effects, especially in non‐Western populations. Using a large case–cohort study nested within the China Kadoorie Biobank, the authors found that co‐infection was common, with a mean of 10 pathogens per individual.
Ling Yang +212 more
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HIV seropositivity in high risk individuals and in pulmonary tuberculosis [PDF]
Background: The association between tuberculosis and HIV has been well known. South Asia especially India is witnessing largest number of new AIDS cases and the epidemic is well established. TB shortens the life expectancy of HIV positive people. Keeping
Gupta, Abhishek +4 more
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Q Fever in Africa: A Systematic Review of Prevalence, Zoonotic Potential and Disease Burden
Q fever is widespread across Africa, with livestock as the primary source of human infections. Although some prevalence data exist, its economic burden is still lacking. The findings underscore the need for a One Health approach that integrates surveillance, economic assessment and control to reduce the disease burden.
Linda Ama Owusuaa Amoah +4 more
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HIV seropositivity among adult tuberculosis patients in Delhi
We report HIV seropositivity among tuberculosis patients from our hospital between 1994-99. Of the 500 patients with various forms of tuberculosis, two were found to be seropositive (0.4%).
Sharma, S. K. +5 more
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Changing seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus infection among HIV-positive patients in Taiwan.
ObjectiveThe study aimed to describe the evolution of the seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients included in two cohorts in Taiwan.MethodsWe retrospectively collected the information on ...
Chia-Wen Li +16 more
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Human Cytomegalovirus Genetic Diversity, Clinical Relevance, and Emerging Insights
ABSTRACT Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a globally prevalent virus that poses a significant public health concern, especially for newborns and immunocompromised patients, causing a wide range of infections. Clinical outcomes associated with HCMV infection include congenital disease, graft rejection in transplant recipients, and life‐threatening ...
Hajar Y. AlQahtani +2 more
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