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Prevalence of oral high-risk HPV and HPV16 infection among people living with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objectives: Little is known about the natural history of oral HPV in people living with HIV (PLWH). This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated oral HPV prevalence among PLWH. Methods: Studies with ≥18-year-old...
The impact of human immunodeficiency virus coinfection on mpox patients during the 2022 global outbreak: A systematic review and meta-analysis based on comparative observational studies
Background The mpox outbreak in 2022 posed a new challenge to the medical system. We aimed to study the impact of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) coinfection on mpox patients. Methods This...
The risk of infection-related malignancies and tumor mutational burden in immunocompromised hosts: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Immunocompromised individuals exhibit an increased risk of malignancies attributable to impaired immune surveillance and increased susceptibility to oncogenic infections, resulting in distinct responses to immunotherapy. The intricacies of infection-related...
Age-specific distribution of cervical precancer and cancer among women living with HIV across seven countries: A systematic review and an individual patient data meta-analysis
Background Women living with HIV have an elevated risk for cervical cancer, present earlier, and have more recurrent human papillomavirus (HPV) infections compared with women without HIV. To update WHO recommendations...
Incidence and predictors of opportunistic infection among people living with HIV in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Opportunistic infections (OIs) play a crucial role in the morbidity and mortality of HIV‐infected individuals. Despite the increasing use of antiretroviral therapy, there remains a lack of comprehensive data...
Systematic review and meta-analysis of respiratory virus infections in HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients
BACKGROUND: Respiratory virus infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally, particularly among people living with HIV. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the impact of respiratory virus infections on clinical...
Comparing clinical outcomes of antibiotics for treating Mycobacterium avium complex infection in adults with HIV: A systematic review and network meta-analysis
Background: This study aims to identify the comparative effects of different drug regimens in treating Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC). Methods: PubMed, EMBASE, CENTRAL, and EBSCO Open Dissertations were searched in September 2023....
Integration models for delivering COVID-19 vaccines through HIV services in low-and middle-income countries: A scoping review
BACKGROUND: The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) remains a major global public health issue. People living with HIV (PLHIV) are among the vulnerable groups facing a higher risk of severe outcomes....
Efficacy and safety of bacterial immunostimulants in immunodeficient individuals: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Bacterial immunostimulants, such as lysates and trained-immunity vaccines, reduce recurrent respiratory infections and modulate immunity in immunodeficient patients. However, heterogeneity of preparations and limited safety data call for standardized...
Subgingival bacterial microbiota profile of people living with HIV-1 under HAART: A systematic review
Objective This systematic review aimed to assess the available literature on the subgingival bacterial microbiota profiles of PLHIV undergoing HAART. Materials and Methods This research was conducted in accordance with...
Central nervous system symptoms in mpox patients without HIV co-infection: A meta-analysis
Background Co-infection with HIV in patients infected with the mpox virus (MPXV) may pose a potential risk of influencing neurological manifestations. We aimed to synthesize the central nervous system (CNS)...
