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Kaposi's Sarcoma Associated-Herpes Virus (KSHV) Seroprevalence in Pregnant Women in South Africa

Infectious Agents and Cancer, 2010
Background Factors previously associated with Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) transmission in Africa include sexual, familial, and proximity to river water.
Malope-Kgokong Babatyi I, MacPhail Patrick, Mbisa Georgina, Ratshikhopha Edith, Maskew Mhairi, Stein Lara, Sitas Freddy, Whitby Denise   +7 more
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Transmission of HIV-1 infection in sub-Saharan Africa and effect of elimination of unsafe injections [PDF]

, 2004
During the past year, a group has argued that unsafe injections are a major if not the main mode of HIV-1 transmission\ud in sub-Saharan Africa. We review the main arguments used to question the epidemiological interpretations on the lead\ud role of ...
Heimer, R., Kapiga, S. H., De Cock, Kevin M, Williams, B. G., Hayes, R. J., Kapiga, H.Said, Calleja, Jesus Garcia, Ghys, P. D., Garnett, Geoff P, Hayes, Richard J, Buve, Anne, Boerma, J.Ties, Schmid, G. P., Garnet, P.Geoff, Cock, M.De Kevin, Schmid, George P, Garnet, G. P., Whitworth, James A, Calleja, J. G., Kapiga, Saidi H, Mugyenyi, Peter, Zaba, B., Whitworth, J. A., Ghys, D.Peter, Buvé, A., De Cock, K. M., Williams, G.Brian, Zaba, Basia, Hankins, C., Boerma, J Ties, Schmid, P.George, Heimer, Robert, Mugyenyi, P., Williams, Brian G, Hankins, Catherine, Hayes, J.TRichard, Boerma, J. T., Ghys, Peter D, Whitworth, A.James   +38 more
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Predictors and Consequences of Anaemia Among Antiretroviral-Naïve HIV-Infected and HIV-Uninfected Children in Tanzania. [PDF]

, 2009
Predictors and consequences of childhood anaemia in settings with high HIV prevalence are not well known. The aims of the present study were to identify maternal and child predictors of anaemia among children born to HIV-infected women and to study the ...
Hunter, D.J, Kupka, Roland, Bosch, Ronald J, Anirban Chatterjee, Msamanga, G.I, Chatterjee, Anirban, Fawzi, W.W, Ronald J Bosch, Bosch, R.J, Chatterjee, A., Msamanga, Gernard I, Roland Kupka, Gernard I Msamanga, Wafaie W Fawzi, Fawzi, Wafaie W, Kupka, R., Hunter, David J, David J Hunter   +17 more
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Two-Year Hepatitis and HIV Seroprevalence in Samples of Patients Admitted to Primary Health Care Centers

Van Tıp Dergisi, 2021
INTRODUCTION: Viral hepatitis and HIV are a global health problem causing acute and chronic infections. The aim of this study was to determine the HBsAg, Anti-HBs, Anti-HCV, anti-HAV IgG and Anti-HIV seropositivity rates in clinical samples sent from ...
Duygu Kübra Tuna, Yalçın Dicle, Elif Aydın   +2 more
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STUDIES ON HBsAG IN HIV SEROPOSITIVE CASES [PDF]

Medical Journal Armed Forces India, 1995
Two hundred and fifty five patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection were screened for hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBsAg) over a period of 3 years. These patients were followed up every 6 month. 10.2% of HIV seropositive cases revealed presence of HBsAg.
P N, Arora, A L, DAS
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Neopterin and [beta]2-microglobulin as prognostic indices in human immunodeficiency virus type 1 infection [PDF]

, 1991
Fuchs D, Krämer A, Reibnegger G, et al. Neopterin and [beta]2-microglobulin as prognostic indices in human immunodeficiency virus type 1 infection. Infection.
Werner, Ernst R., Fuchs, Dietmar, Krämer, Alexander ; https://orcid.org/, Goedert, James J., Reibnegger, Gilbert, Dierich, M. P., Wachter, Helmut   +6 more
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HBsAg, Anti-HCV, and Anti-HIV Seroprevalence Among Patients Presenting to a State Hospital between 2014 and 2018

Mediterranean Journal of Infection, Microbes and Antimicrobials, 2019
Introduction: The epidemiology of viral hepatitis and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections has been changing worldwide and in Turkey. The aim of this study was to present current information about seropositivity rates in hepatitis B surface ...
Fulya BAYINDIR BİLMAN
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Gender differences in the risk of HIV infection among persons reporting abstinence, monogamy, and multiple sexual partners in northern Tanzania.

PLoS ONE, 2008
BackgroundMonogamy, together with abstinence, partner reduction, and condom use, is widely advocated as a key behavioral strategy to prevent HIV infection in sub-Saharan Africa.
Keren Z Landman, Jan Ostermann, John A Crump, Anna Mgonja, Meghan K Mayhood, Dafrosa K Itemba, Alison C Tribble, Evaline M Ndosi, Helen Y Chu, John F Shao, John A Bartlett, Nathan M Thielman   +11 more
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CCR5 haplotypes influence HCV serostatus in Caucasian intravenous drug users. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2013
Up to 90% HIV-1 positive intravenous drug users (IDUs) are co-infected with HCV. Although best recognized for its function as a major co-receptor for cell entry of HIV, CC chemokine receptor 5 (CCR5) has also been implicated in the pathogenesis of HCV ...
Kristi Huik, Radko Avi, Andrew Carrillo, Nathan Harper, Merit Pauskar, Maarja Sadam, Tõnis Karki, Tõnu Krispin, Ulvi-Kaire Kongo, Tatiana Jermilova, Kristi Rüütel, Ave Talu, Katri Abel-Ollo, Anneli Uusküla, Sunil K Ahuja, Weijing He, Irja Lutsar   +16 more
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Pre-existing immunity to SARS-CoV-2 before the COVID-19 pandemic era in Cameroon: A comparative analysis according to HIV-status

Frontiers in Immunology, 2023
BackgroundThe lower burden of COVID-19 in tropical settings may be due to preexisting cross-immunity, which might vary according to geographical locations and potential exposure to other pathogens. We sought to assess the overall prevalence of SARS-CoV-2
Abba Aissatou, Abba Aissatou, Joseph Fokam, Joseph Fokam, Joseph Fokam, Joseph Fokam, Ezechiel Ngoufack Jagni Semengue, Ezechiel Ngoufack Jagni Semengue, Ezechiel Ngoufack Jagni Semengue, Désiré Takou, Aude Christelle Ka’e, Aude Christelle Ka’e, Collins Chenwi Ambe, Collins Chenwi Ambe, Alex Durand Nka, Alex Durand Nka, Alex Durand Nka, Sandrine Claire Djupsa, Grâce Beloumou, Laura Ciaffi, Michel Carlos Tommo Tchouaket, Michel Carlos Tommo Tchouaket, Audrey Rachel Mundo Nayang, Willy Leroi Togna Pabo, René Ghislain Essomba, René Ghislain Essomba, René Ghislain Essomba, Edie G. E. Halle, Marie-Claire Okomo, Marie-Claire Okomo, Marie-Claire Okomo, Anne-Cecile ZK. Bissek, Rose Leke, Rose Leke, Yap Boum, Georges Alain Etoundi Mballa, Georges Alain Etoundi Mballa, Carla Montesano, Carlo-Federico Perno, Vittorio Colizzi, Vittorio Colizzi, Vittorio Colizzi, Alexis Ndjolo, Alexis Ndjolo   +43 more
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