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Burden and Correlates of Multiple Chronic Infections and Their Associations With Cancer Incidence in Chinese Adults: A Large Case‐Cohort Study

open access: yesInternational Journal of Cancer, Volume 159, Issue 5, Page 1282-1295, 1 September 2026.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Stigma, HIV Risk Behavior, and HIV Seropositivity among Hijra and Transgender in India: Insights from Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveillance

open access: yesIndian Journal of Public Health
Background: The hijra and transgender (H/TG) persons have enhanced risk of HIV infection. Objectives: We aimed to explore whether there were any associations between stigma, HIV risk behaviors, and HIV seropositivity among H/TG persons in India ...
Nishakar Thakur   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Q Fever in Africa: A Systematic Review of Prevalence, Zoonotic Potential and Disease Burden

open access: yesPublic Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2026.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Evolution of hepatitis A virus seroprevalence among HIV-positive adults in Taiwan.

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2017
ObjectivesThe study aimed to describe the seroprevalence of hepatitis A virus (HAV) in HIV-positive adult patients in Taiwan between 2012 and 2016 and to examine the evolution of HAV seroprevalence between 2004-2007 and 2012-2016.MethodsClinical ...
Yu-Lin Lee   +19 more
doaj   +1 more source

Trend of HIV seropositivity among children attending ICTC SMS Medical College Jaipur, Rajasthan

open access: yesArchives of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2016
Background: In India about 0.1 million children are living with HIV and most of these infections are acquired by perinatal transmission. The prevention of parent-to-child transmission (PPTCT) program aims to prevent the perinatal transmission by ...
Anshu Mittal   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Caring for Chosen Family: A Scoping Review of Clinical Work With Chosen Family

open access: yesFamily Process, Volume 65, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT This scoping review provides an overview of empirical research and practice‐based literature that addresses direct clinical practice with chosen families—familial relationships that are not based on biology or law. Given the prevalence of chosen family among sexual and gender minorities as well as the amount of research that underlines chosen ...
Ainsley Jenicek   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection among People Living with HIV/AIDS Attending Specialist Hospital Sokoto, Nigeria

open access: yesUMYU Journal of Microbiology Research
The Hepatitis C virus (HCV) remains a large healthcare burden. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and HCV coinfection are major global health concerns worldwide.
Iduh, M. U.   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Predictors of liver‐related death among people who inject drugs in Vancouver, Canada: a 15‐year prospective cohort study

open access: yesJournal of the International AIDS Society, 2014
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
doaj   +1 more source

Orolabial Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Infection: A Case Report Highlighting the Importance of Viral Typing

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 8, August 2026.
ABSTRACT HSV‐2 can present as atypical orolabial lesions and may be misdiagnosed as HSV‐1. Viral typing is essential in atypical cases to ensure accurate diagnosis, appropriate management, and effective patient counseling.
Yujie Chu   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Low Prevalence of Human T‐Cell Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 (HTLV‐1) in a Hospital Triage Population in Tehran During 2024–2025

open access: yesHealth Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 8, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Human T‐cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV‐1) is a retrovirus that is associated to adult T‐cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL) and HTLV‐1–associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) as two major diseases of the virus.
Arash Letafati   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

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