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Human herpesvirus 8 seropositivity among sexually active adults in Uganda.

PLoS ONE, 2011
IntroductionSexual transmission of human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8) has been implicated among homosexual men, but the evidence for sexual transmission among heterosexual individuals is controversial. We investigated the role of sexual transmission of HHV8 in a
Fatma M Shebl, Sheila C Dollard, Ruth M Pfeiffer, Benon Biryahwaho, Minal M Amin, Stella S Munuo, Wolfgang Hladik, Ruth Parsons, Barry I Graubard, Sam M Mbulaiteye   +9 more
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Seropositivity and risk factors for herpes simplex virus type 2 infection among female sex workers in Guangxi, China. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2013
OBJECTIVES: To determine seropositivity of herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection and associated risk factors among female sex workers (FSWs) in Guangxi, China.
Shaochun Chen, Yueping Yin, Xiangsheng Chen, Hongchun Wang, Yanhua Yu, Wanhui Wei, Yan Han, Ning Jiang, Baoxi Wang   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

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

Exacerbation of Anti‐Cytomegalovirus Immunity and Mobilization of γ9δ1 T Cells During the Acute Phase of Hepatitis E Virus Infection

Microbiology and Immunology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT HEV causes chronic infections that are detrimental to immunocompromised patients. Previous studies showed alterations of γδ T cell subsets at the acute phase of HEV infection. To assess a possible role of CMV, we have examined the frequencies and responses to CMV and HEV of blood γδ T cell subsets from control donors and acute‐phase HEV ...
Marion Retailleau, Fanny Martini, Florence Abravanel, Nassim Kamar, Jacques Izopet, Eric Champagne   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Measles immunity among pregnant women aged 15–44 years in Namibia, 2008 and 2010

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2016
Background: Namibia experienced a large measles outbreak starting in 2009, with 38% of reported cases in adults, including women of reproductive age. Population immunity was assessed among pregnant women to determine whether immunization activities were ...
Cristina V. Cardemil, Anna Jonas, Anita Beukes, Raydel Anderson, Paul A. Rota, Bettina Bankamp, Howard E. Gary Jr, Souleymane Sawadogo, Sadhna V. Patel, Sikota Zeko, Clementine Muroua, Esegiel Gaeb, Kathleen Wannemuehler, Sue Gerber, James L. Goodson   +14 more
doaj   +1 more source

Costs and consequences of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendations for opt-out HIV testing. [PDF]

PLoS Medicine, 2007
BACKGROUND: The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently recommended opt-out HIV testing (testing without the need for risk assessment and counseling) in all health care encounters in the US for persons 13-64 years old ...
David R Holtgrave
doaj   +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

Herpesvirus Simplex Virus‐1 Exploits Inflammation to Infect Periodontal Stem Cells and Disrupt Lineage Commitment

Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.
HSV‐1 infects oral mesenchymal stem cells both in vitro and in vivo to dysregulate their lineage commitment. An inflamed gingival environment increases susceptibility to HSV‐1 infection, which further elevates proinflammatory cytokine levels and exacerbates alveolar bone loss.
Araceli Valverde, Raza Ali Naqvi, Yinghua Chen, Alireza Moshaverinia, Anne George, Deepak Shukla, Gloria Martinez, Gabriella Chapa, Salvador Nares, Afsar R. Naqvi   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Seroprevalence Of HIV Among Truck Drivers

Indian Journal of Community Medicine, 1999
Research questions: What is the prevalence of HIV among truck drivers? Objective: To study the seroprevalence of HIV among truck drivers. Study design: Cross-sectional. Setting: Truck Union of Patiala City and National Highway No. 1.
Singh G. B, Dhaliwal D. S, Sekhon A. S, Kaur K, Singh S, Kaur P   +5 more
doaj  

HIV Risk Behavior and Beliefs of HIV-Seropositive Drug Users [PDF]

Journal of Drug Issues, 1992
To assess HIV risk behavior, beliefs, attitudes and intentions among HIV-seropositive drug users (DUs), we studied 122 HIV-positive DUs (including ninety-five current injectors) participating in a longitudinal HIV-study among DUs in Amsterdam. All were familiar with their serostatus.
Hartgers, C., Krijnen, P., van den Hoek, J.A.R., Coutinho, R.A., van der Pligt, J.   +4 more
openaire   +2 more sources