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A systematic review of the epidemiologic interactions between classic sexually transmitted diseases and HIV: How much really is known?

2001

BACKGROUND: Many studies have explored the role of “classic” sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in determining the pattern of HIV epidemics. However, the many different STDs may contribute in different ways,...

Social network-based interventions to promote condom use: A systematic review

2011

Effective sexually transmitted infection (STIs)/HIV prevention programs are urgently needed, but translating evidence-based methods of STI/HIV prevention into sustainable programs has been difficult. Social influences are critical for establishing condom...

HIV infection and sexual risk behaviour among youth who have experienced orphanhood: Systematic review and meta-analysis

2011

BACKGROUND: Previous research has suggested that orphaned children and adolescents might have elevated risk for HIV infection. We examined the state of evidence regarding the association between orphan status and...

Seasonal influenza epidemiology in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review

2011

Acute respiratory infection (ARI) is a leading cause of mortality worldwide, of which influenza is an important cause that can be prevented with vaccination. We did a systematic review of...

Population-based biomedical sexually transmitted infection control interventions for reducing HIV infection

2011

BACKGROUND: The transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is closely related to the sexual transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Similar risk behaviours, such as frequent unprotected intercourse with different...

Association of Mycoplasma genitalium and HIV infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2009

OBJECTIVE: To systematically review studies of Mycoplasma genitalium and the association with HIV infection in adults and to summarize the findings in a meta-analysis. DESIGN: A systematic review and meta-analysis....

Prophylaxis for opportunistic infections in patients with HIV infection

1994

OBJECTIVE: To review the efficacy of chemoprophylaxis for opportunistic infections in persons infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). DATA SOURCES: English-language articles on the prevention of HIV-related opportunistic infections were...

Community-acquired bloodstream infections in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2010

Data on the prevalence and causes of community-acquired bloodstream infections in Africa are scarce. We searched three databases for studies that prospectively studied patients admitted to hospital with at least...

HIV infection

2008

INTRODUCTION: Infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) usually leads to 8-10 years of asymptomatic infection before immune function deteriorates and AIDS develops. Without treatment, about 50% of infected people...

Review of human immunodeficiency virus type 1-related opportunistic infections in sub-Saharan Africa

2005

Understanding the natural history of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) and opportunistic infections in sub-Saharan Africa is necessary to optimize strategies for the prophylaxis and treatment of opportunistic infections...

Effect of coinfection with STDs and of STD treatment on HIV shedding in genital-tract secretions: Systematic review and data synthesis

2000

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether coinfection with sexually transmitted diseases (STD) increases HIV shedding in genital-tract secretions, and whether STD treatment reduces this shedding. DESIGN: Systematic review and data synthesis of...

The prevalence of sexually transmitted infections in Papua New Guinea: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2010

BACKGROUND: The potential for an expanded HIV epidemic in Papua New Guinea (PNG) demands an effective, evidence-based and locally-appropriate national response. As sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may be important co-factors...

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