Category Archives: Co-infections

HPV and anal cancer in HIV-infected individuals: A review

2014

HIV infection is one of the strongest risk factors for anal squamous cell cancer (ASCC). Most ASCC are caused by HPV, and most HPV-associated ASCC are caused by HPV-16. Anal...

Using hepatitis C prevalence to estimate HIV epidemic potential among people who inject drugs in the Middle East and North Africa

2015

OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study is to understand the association between HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) among people who inject drugs (PWIDs) in the Middle East and North...

The effect of HIV-hepatitis C co-infection on bone mineral density and fracture: A meta-analysis

2014

OBJECTIVE: There is a variable body of evidence on adverse bone outcomes in HIV patients co-infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV). We examined the association of HIV/HCV co-infection on osteoporosis...

HIV and STI testing in older adults: An integrative review

2015

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To examine the frequency of human immunodeficiency virus testing and sexually transmitted infection testing among older adults (50 years and older), present factors related to human immunodeficiency...

mHealth: An updated systematic review with a focus on HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis long term management using mobile phones

2015

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the utilization of mobile phone technology for treatment adherence, prevention, education, data collection, monitoring long-term management of HIV/AIDS and TB patients. METHODS: Articles published in English language...

Comparative effectiveness of induction therapy for human immunodeficiency virus-associated cryptococcal meningitis: A network meta-analysis

2015

Background. Multiple international treatment guidelines recommend amphotericin-based combination regimens for induction therapy of cryptococcal meningitis. Yet, only 1 trial has reported a mortality benefit for combination amphotericin-flucytosine, and none have...

Hepatitis C virus increases the risk of kidney disease among HIV-positive patients: Systematic review and meta-analysis

2016

BACKGROUND: Kidney disease has become an important co-morbidity among human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients as they live longer in the era of highly effective antiretroviral therapy. It remains unclear how co-infection...

Risk factors of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections in China: A systematic review of reviews

2015

BACKGROUND: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are a global challenge. China, once said to have eradicated STIs, is now facing a rapid rise in the prevalence of HIV/STIs. This review of...

Treatment outcomes for HIV and MDR-TB co-infected adults and children: Systematic review and meta-analysis

2015

BACKGROUND: The incidence of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is increasing in high human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevalence settings, with high associated mortality. Treatment outcomes in HIV-co-infected adults and children are poorly...

The changing role of HIV-associated oral candidiasis in the era of HAART

2015

Oral candidiasis is the most common fungal opportunistic infection to affect the oral cavity among HIV patients. The advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has changed the epidemiology of...

Routine testing for blood-borne viruses in prisons: A systematic review

2015

BACKGROUND: People in prison have a higher burden of blood-borne virus (BBV) infection than the general population, and prisons present an opportunity to test for BBVs in high-risk, underserved groups....

A community empowerment approach to the HIV response among sex workers: Effectiveness, challenges, and considerations for implementation and scale-up

2015

A community empowerment-based response to HIV is a process by which sex workers take collective ownership of programmes to achieve the most effective HIV outcomes and address social and structural...

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