Hiv Infections History
Mostrando 1-12 de 32 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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1. Seroprevalence and factors associated with Human Immunodeficiency virus, Human T lymphotropic virus and Hepatitis B/C infections in parturient women of Salvador – Bahia, Brazil
Abstract Background The heterogeneity in detection rates of Human immunodeficiency virus, (HIV), Human T lymphotropic virus (HTLV) and Hepatitis B and C infections among pregnant women and the continuous exposure to risk factors limits the adoption of preventive and control actions. Objective To evaluate the HIV, HTLV, Hepatitis B and C seroprevalence rate
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2020-08
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2. Blood donation deferral policies among men who have sex with men in Brazil
ABSTRACT Reevaluation of the deferral from voluntary blood donation by men who have sex with men (MSM) is being discussed in several countries, motivated by the need to ensure a blood supply free from transfusion-transmissible infections (e.g., HIV, syphilis). Policies being considered include: permanent exclusion for any male-male sexual encounter, temporar
Hematol., Transfus. Cell Ther.. Publicado em: 10/06/2019
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3. Paracoccidioidomycosis due to Paracoccidioides brasiliensis S1 plus HIV co-infection
BACKGROUND Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) is one of the most important systemic mycoses in Latin America and the leading fungal cause of mortality in non-immunosuppressed individuals in Brazil. However, HIV/PCM co-infection can increase the clinical severity in these co-infected patients. This co-infection is rarely reported in the literature mainly because o
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz. Publicado em: 2018-03
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4. Sexually transmitted infections and PRO-LIVES: based on a clinical report
Abstract: Physicians are also responsible for the increase in sexually transmitted infections. We report a case of patient inadequately monitored, that shows the importance of physicians to take basic measures with any individual at risk of acquiring such infections. We propose the following mnemonic acrostic: PRO-LIVES (Protection: usual and proper codom us
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2017-03
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5. Late presentation to HIV/AIDS care in Brazil among men who self-identify as heterosexual
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze the factors associated with late presentation to HIV/AIDS services among heterosexual men. METHODS Men infected by HIV who self-identified as heterosexual (n = 543) were included in the study. Descriptive, biivariate and logistic regression analyses were performed to evaluate the factors associated with late presentation (de
Rev. Saúde Pública. Publicado em: 22/08/2016
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6. Prevalence and factors associated with Chlamydia trachomatis infection among women with HIV in São Paulo
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and risk factors associated with Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) infection among women with HIV in São Paulo. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included women with HIV who were receiving care from sixteen public health services in São Paulo (October 2013 to March 2014). All participants a
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.. Publicado em: 2016-06
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7. Trends in overall opportunistic illnesses, Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, cerebral toxoplasmosis andMycobacterium avium complex incidence rates over the 30 years of the HIV epidemic: a systematic review
BACKGROUND: The natural history of HIV infection has changed dramatically after the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy. Currently, opportunistic illnesses still represent a major cause of death and hospitalization in this population. In this study, we review the trends in opportunistic illnesses incidence rates and compare the results obse
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2014-04
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8. Contribution of the Retrovirus Epidemiology Donor Study (REDS) to research on blood transfusion safety in Brazil
The Retrovirus Epidemiology Donor Study (REDS) program was established in the United States in 1989 with the purpose of increasing blood transfusion safety in the context of the HIV/AIDS and human T-lymphotropic virus epidemics. REDS and its successor, REDS-II were at first conducted in the US, then expanded in 2006 to include international partnerships with
Rev. Bras. Hematol. Hemoter.. Publicado em: 2014-04
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9. Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among HIV-infected women in Brazil
This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and associated risk factors in HIV-infected pregnant women followed for prenatal care in Salvador, Bahia. This was a cross-sectional study of 63 women seeking prenatal care at a reference center. Participants were interviewed regarding socio-epidemiological and clinical his
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2012-12
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10. HIV subtype, epidemiological and mutational correlations in patients from Paraná, Brazil
OBJECTIVE: Analyze patients with HIV infection from Curitiba, Paraná, their epidemiological characteristics and HIV RAM. METHODS: Patients regularly followed in an ID Clinic had their medical data evaluated and cases of virological failure were analyzed with genotypic report. RESULTS: Patients with complete medical charts were selected (n = 191). Demographi
Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases. Publicado em: 2010-10
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11. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection in HIV positive and negative men: analysis of HPV persistence and histological findings in clinical and sub-clinical lesions / Infecção pelo Papilomavírus Humano (HPV) em homens soropositivos e negativos ao HIV: persistência e relação histológica de lesões clínicas e subclínicas
BACKGROUND: Co-infection with HPV and HIV modifies its natural history and increases the risk of warts and neoplasia development in the anogenital tract. Cohort studies to address HPV infection in the penis are scarce, mainly in HIV infected individuals. METHODS: A longitudinal study, non-probabilistic, was conducted with 144 men of 18 to 70 years old includ
Publicado em: 2010
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12. Crack cocaine use and its relationship with violence and HIV
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate crack cocaine use practices, risk behaviors associated with HIV infection among drug users, and their involvement with violence. INTRODUCTION: HIV infections are frequent among drug users due to risky sexual behavior. It is generally accepted that crack cocaine use is related to increased levels of violence. Several reports point to a
Clinics. Publicado em: 2009