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Unexpected low frequency of respiratory symptoms in an HIV-positive urban sub-Saharan population compared to an HIV-negative control group
Conclusion: The frequency of respiratory symptoms was low in our study population except for breathlessness. HIV-positive participants, whether or not on ART, did not experience more symptoms than HIV-negative participants. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - September 25, 2019 Category: African Health Authors: Maren Kummerow Source Type: research

Evaluation of a health system intervention to improve virological management in an antiretroviral programme at a municipal clinic in central Durban
Conclusion: Service delivery was streamlined to facilitate HIV services by focusing on VL test monitoring, protocol training and accessibility of results, thereby improving clinical management. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - September 25, 2019 Category: African Health Authors: Christie M. Cloete Source Type: research

Emtricitabine-induced pure red cell aplasia
Conclusion: Emtricitibine is a rare cause of pure red cell aplasia. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - September 22, 2019 Category: African Health Authors: Nithendra Manickchund Source Type: research

An unusual case of abdominal mycobacterial infection: Case report and literature review
This article presents a case of an HIV-infected paediatric patient with an unusualMycobacterium genavense infection with predominantly abdominal organ involvement. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - August 27, 2019 Category: African Health Authors: Pieter Ekermans Source Type: research

False rifampicin resistant results using Xpert MTB/RIF on urine samples in hospitalised HIV-infected patients
Conclusion: Urine Xpert testing showed a high proportion of false rifampicin resistance results. Urine Xpert rifampicin resistant results should be interpreted cautiously and confirmed when possible. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - August 27, 2019 Category: African Health Authors: Charlotte Schutz Source Type: research

Disclosure of human immunodeficiency virus status to children in South Africa: A comprehensive analysis
Conclusion: When children do well on treatment, caregivers feel less stringent need to disclose. Well-functioning families, higher educated caregivers and better socio-economic status enabled and promoted disclosure. Non-disclosure can indicate a sub-optimal social structure which could negatively affect adherence and viral suppression. There is an urgent need to address disclosure thoughtfully and proactively in the long-term disease management. For the disclosure process to be beneficial, an enabling supportive context is important, which will provide a great opportunity for future interventions. (Source: Southern Africa...
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - August 21, 2019 Category: African Health Authors: Sabine L. van Elsland Source Type: research

Measles in adults: A comparison of hospitalised HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected patients
Conclusion: Our study provides data on the largest series of hospitalised adults infected with HIV and co-infected with measles. More severe consequences seemed to occur in hospitalised HIV-positive patients. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - August 12, 2019 Category: African Health Authors: Nina E. Diana Source Type: research

Associations of visceral fat thickness and anthropometric measurements with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease development in male patients mono-infected with human immunodeficiency virus
Conclusion: In the absence of more advanced radiographic and histological tools, simple anthropometric measurements and VFT could assist in the early identification of persons at risk of hepatic steatosis in low- and middle-income regions. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - August 6, 2019 Category: African Health Authors: Milo š Vujanović Source Type: research

Adherence to combination antiretroviral therapy among orphaned children in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Conclusion: Significant numbers of HIV-infected orphans have poor adherence to cART ranging between 17% and 28% based on different assessment methods. Inadequate caregiver knowledge of HIV/AIDS, long clinic waiting times and forgetfulness were identified as barriers to cART adherence in these orphans. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - August 5, 2019 Category: African Health Authors: Sabina F. Mugusi Source Type: research

A descriptive analysis of the role of a WhatsApp clinical discussion group as a forum for continuing medical education in the management of complicated HIV and TB clinical cases in a group of doctors in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
Conclusions: Our study findings support the use of WhatsApp in a medical setting as an effective means of communication, long distance learning and support between peers and specialists. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - July 31, 2019 Category: African Health Authors: Joana Woods Source Type: research

Rapid emergence of resistance to antiretroviral treatment after undisclosed prior exposure: A case report
Conclusion: Linkage of patient therapy and laboratory information to unique patient identifiers may allow health-care workers to identify patients who previously received ART and disengaged from care. This will enable differentiated care when these patients reinitiate ART, which should involve expedited VL te sting and more rapid transition to definitive second-line ART. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - July 29, 2019 Category: African Health Authors: Theresa M. Rossouw Source Type: research

Baseline CD4 and mortality trends in the South African human immunodeficiency virus programme: Analysis of routine data
Conclusion: A concerningly large proportion of South Africans still initiate ART at low CD4 counts. This is associated with increased mortality and requires targeted interventions to improve delivery of prophylactic regimens and early engagement in care. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - July 23, 2019 Category: African Health Authors: Rivka R. Lilian Source Type: research

Switching at Low HIV-1 RNA into Fixed Dose Combinations: TDF/FTC/RPV is non-inferior to TDF/FTC/EFV in first-line suppressed patients living with HIV
Conclusion: In adults with suppressed viral load on first-line NNRTI-based ART in LMICs, switching to an STR of TDF/FTC/RPV was non-inferior to TDF/FTC/EFV in maintaining high rates of viral suppression with a comparable tolerability profile. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - July 22, 2019 Category: African Health Authors: Paula Munderi Source Type: research

Outcomes of Stevens –Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis in HIV-infected patients when using systemic steroids and/or intravenous immunoglobulins in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Conclusion: HIV-infected SJS and TEN patients were treated in a tertiary dermatology ward with a treatment plan of skin care, and a combination of systemic corticosteroids and IVIG respectively had a survival rate of 97%. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - July 3, 2019 Category: African Health Authors: Antoinette V. Chateau Source Type: research

Factors influencing the confidence and knowledge of nurses prescribing antiretroviral treatment in a rural and urban district in the Western Cape province
Conclusion: Training, mentorship and clinical practice experience are associated with knowledge and confidence. Recommendations include the strengthening of current training and mentoring and ensuring that NIMART-trained nurses are provided with regular updates and sufficient opportunities for clinical practi ce. (Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine)
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - July 1, 2019 Category: African Health Authors: Deborah J. Solomons Source Type: research