Category Archives: General HIV+ population

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this systematic review was to analyse, synthesise and review existing research on body image among people living with HIV (PLWH). Specifically, the review investigated the relationship...

The Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) message is a cornerstone of HIV-related public health communication, yet global levels of awareness and acceptance remain unclear across key populations. This study aimed to...

BACKGROUND: Cyclospora cayetanensis is a coccidian protozoan parasite belonging to the phylum Apicomplexa. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the prevalence and risk factors of C. cayetanensis in...

Stigma related to HIV hinders access to healthcare services and worsens the quality of life for people living with HIV (PLHIV). A comprehensive understanding of HIV stigma is crucial for...

Background: Over the past 5 years, since publication of the initial review, studies have provided additional data on macrolide and fluoroquinolone resistance in Mycoplasma genitalium, including data from regions previously lacking...

Introduction Failure in the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) and pediatric treatment challenges led to pretreatment drug resistance (PDR) and acquired drug resistance (ADR) in children with HIV (CWHIV)....

Atherosclerosis remains a leading cause of mortality globally, and this is worse in people living with HIV (PLHIV). While the administration of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in this population has significant...

BACKGROUND: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a genetically diverse blood-borne pathogen causing liver inflammation and damage. It is one of the global public health problems responsible for claiming thousands of...

Background HIV treatment interruption remains a significant barrier to achieving global HIV/AIDS control goals. Machine learning (ML) models offer potential for predicting treatment interruption by leveraging large clinical data. Understanding...

Background Despite the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in reducing HIV-related morbidity and mortality, the retention of HIV care remains suboptimal in Southeast Asia. Objective This systematic review and meta-analysis...

Episodic memory impairment can persist in persons with HIV (PWH) despite treatment. Depression is among the most prevalent comorbidities in HIV. Changes to brain regions involved in episodic memory like...

Background Although a growing body of evidence supports zero risk of sexual HIV transmission from a person with sustained virological suppression, known as U=U (undetectable equals untransmittable), data have been...