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Hepatitis B infection in HIV-1-infected patients receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy in Lomé, Togo: Prevalence and molecular consequences.
CONCLUSION: The seroprevalence of HBV among ART-treated HIV-infected patients in Togo was 9.7%. The prevalence of HBV lamivudine resistance mutations after 2 years of ART was 13.0%. These results suggest that HBV screening before ART initiation can be based on HBsAg testing.
PMID: 27245734 [PubMed - in process]
Source: South African Medical Journal - June 2, 2016 Category: African Health Tags: S Afr Med J Source Type: research
High risk of heterosexual transmission of human T ‐cell lymphotropic virus type 1 infection in Brazil
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Source: Journal of Medical Virology - December 8, 2016 Category: Virology Authors: Arthur Paiva, Jerusa Smid, Michel E. J. Haziot, Tatiane Assone, Samara Pinheiro, Luiz A. M. Fonseca, Augusto C. Penalva de Oliveira, Jorge Casseb Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Clinical and epidemiological profile of tuberculosis in an urban area with high human development index in southeastern Brazil. Time series study.
CONCLUSIONS:: The incidence of tuberculosis in this municipality was lower than the national incidence, with a declining trend and a high cure rate, and the main coinfections were AIDS and hepatitis C.
PMID: 28832805 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Sao Paulo Medical Journal - August 21, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Telarolli R, Loffredo LCM, Gasparetto RM Tags: Sao Paulo Med J Source Type: research
Epidemiological and molecular analysis of hepatitis B virus infection in manicurists in Central Brazil
Conclusions: These findings suggest that despite the exposure to blood contact, this occupation was not associated to an increased risk of acquiring HBV, HCV and HIV infections. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved
Source: Journal of Medical Virology - September 8, 2017 Category: Virology Authors: Larissa dos Santos Pereira Cavaretto, Ana Rita Coimbra Motta ‐Castro, Sheila Araujo Teles, Fernanda Queiroz de Souza, Wesley Marcio Cardoso, Grazielli Rocha de Rezende, Tayana Serpa Ortiz Tanaka, Larissa Melo Bandeira, Gabriela Alves Cesar, Marco Antoni Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Hepatitis C: A South African literature review and results from a burden of disease study among a cohort of drug-using men who have sex with men in Cape Town, South Africa.
CONCLUSION: We demonstrated a high burden of HCV exposure or infection among a small urban cohort of MSM who inject drugs. We recommend active screening of MSM (especially those who report drug use) for HCV, and the development of referral networks for access to treatment.
PMID: 29262967 [PubMed - in process]
Source: South African Medical Journal - December 23, 2017 Category: African Health Tags: S Afr Med J Source Type: research
An Education and Field Experience Program to Increase Detection of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis C Virus.
CONCLUSIONS: Generation Tomorrow has been successful in engaging students and community peers in HIV and HCV education, testing, and counseling, and has documented HIV and HCV positivity rates well above general community prevalence.
PMID: 29606698 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Progress in Community Health Partnerships - April 4, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Prog Community Health Partnersh Source Type: research
Blood and virus detection on barber clippers.
CONCLUSIONS: This study confirms that there is significant contamination of barber hair clippers with blood and blood-borne viruses. Hepatitis B was detected with enough DNA copies to pose a risk of transmitting infection. Although HIV was not detected in this small study, the risk of transmission should be quantified. Further studies to investigate barber clipper sterilisation practices and whether the clean-shave hairstyle is an independent risk factor for HIV, HBV and hepatitis C virus infections are warranted. Public education on individual clipper ownership (as is the case with a toothbrush) should be advocated for cl...
Source: South African Medical Journal - April 11, 2018 Category: African Health Tags: S Afr Med J Source Type: research
Cancer Community Education in Somali Refugees in Nebraska
AbstractNebraska has one of the highest numbers of refugees per capita in the U.S. A high number of Somalis have resettled in Nebraska due to job opportunities and the low cost of living. In this paper, we report the process and the results of a cervical and breast cancer education program for Somali women conducted through a collaboration among public health, academia, and community entities. The curriculum was built to be suitable for the literacy level and cultural values of this community. Topics include female reproductive anatomy; breast and cervical cancer knowledge and screening; hepatitis C and liver cancer; and p...
Source: Journal of Community Health - April 18, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
What Are Potential Complications of Tattooing?
Discussion
“Tattooing of skin via deposition of pigment particles and ink ingredients in the dermis changes normal skin into abnormal skin. Fortunately, this often causes no harm and no disease, although with important exceptions.” Tattoos can be inadvertent from road dirt, gunpowder, pencil graphite etc., but most are desired. Tattoos are common in many cultures and over time..They have been increasing in popularity in the United States over the past few years particularly with a younger, wider and more diverse population.
Newsweek reported an 18-country study in 2018 which showed 46% of Americans have a tat...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - May 18, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Development of a Patient Activation Toolkit for Hepatitis C Virus Testing
AbstractWe evaluated the acceptability of a patient activation toolkit for hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing amidst universal adult guidelines. We developed a patient-facing toolkit that included a letter to the patient from their healthcare provider, HCV factsheet, and question prompt list, which contained questions for their provider about HCV infection and testing. We conducted qualitative interviews with patients ages 18 –78 (n = 17), using a semi-structured interview guide based on learner verification. We assessed attraction, comprehension, cultural-linguistic acceptability, self-efficacy, and persuasiveness of t...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - August 16, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Characterizing the cascade of care for hepatitis C virus infection among Status First Nations peoples in Ontario: a retrospective cohort study
CMAJ. 2023 Apr 11;195(14):E499-E512. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.220717.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: As First Nations Peoples are a priority focus of Canada's commitment to eliminating hepatitis C virus (HCV) as a public health threat, understanding individuals' progression from diagnosis to cure can guide prioritization of elimination efforts. We sought to characterize and identify gaps in the HCV care cascade for Status First Nations peoples in Ontario.METHODS: In this retrospective cohort study, a partnership between the Ontario First Nations HIV/AIDS Education Circle and academic researchers, HCV testing records (1999-2018) for Status Fi...
Source: Canadian Medical Association Journal - April 11, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Andrew B Mendlowitz Karen E Bremner Murray Krahn Jennifer D Walker William W L Wong Beate Sander Lyndia Jones Wanrudee Isaranuwatchai Jordan J Feld Source Type: research
