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Hepatitis C virus infection status and associated factors among a multi-site ...
Abstract Background Elevated rates of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection have been reported in epidemiological studies with people who used illicit drugs (PWUIDs) in different... -
Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among foreigners living in Guan...
Abstract Background The prevalence of HIV/HCV/HBV/ Treponema pallidum is an essential health issue in China. However, there are few studies focused on foreigners living in... -
Seroprevalence of anti-HBc, risk factors of occupationally acquired HBV infec...
Abstract Background Due to numerous blood exposures hospital staff are at risk of acquiring hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections. This study aimed at estimating prevalence of HBV,... -
Varicella zoster virus-associated morbidity and mortality in Africa â a sys...
Abstract Background Varicella zoster virus (VZV) causes varicella and herpes zoster. These vaccine preventable diseases are common globally. Most available data on VZV... -
IgA, albumin, and eosinopenia as early indicators of cytomegalovirus infectio...
Abstract Background Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection can significantly complicate and worsen the condition of acute severe ulcerative colitis (UC) patients. We aimed to explore... -
Healthcare workers knowledge and diagnostic practices: a need for dengue and ...
Abstract Objective Dengue and chikungunya virus diseases are becoming an increasingly important global health threats and are continuously expanding their geographical range.... -
Prevalence of tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis; in a prison of Balochist...
Abstract Background Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis, and Tuberculosis (TB) are three primary communicable infections have the likely potential to cause severe... -
Hepatitis C testing and re-testing among people attending sexual health servi...
Abstract Background Direct acting antivirals are expected to drastically reduce the burden of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).... -
First dengue virus seroprevalence study on Madeira Island after the 2012 outb...
Abstract Background In 2012, the first dengue virus outbreak was reported on the Portuguese island of Madeira with 1080 confirmed cases. Dengue virus of serotype 1 (DENV-1),... -
The effects of free condom distribution on HIV and other sexually transmitted...
Abstract Background HIV and other sexually transmitted infections remain a burden on men who have sex with men in the era of effective combination antiretroviral therapy. New... -
Threats of Zika virus transmission for Asia and its Hindu-Kush Himalayan region
Abstract Asia and its Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region is particularly vulnerable to environmental change, especially climate and land use changes further influenced by rapid... -
Evaluation of honey-baited FTA cards in combination with different mosquito t...
Abstract Background The threat of mosquito-borne diseases is increasing in continental Europe as demonstrated by several autochthonous chikungunya, dengue and West Nile virus... -
Prevalence and risk factors for patient-reported joint pain among patients wi...
Abstract Background To determine the prevalence of patient-reported joint pain among patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV)... -
Hepatitis B and hepatitis C prevalence among people living with HIV/AIDS in C...
Abstract Background There has been little published data on estimates of HBV and/or HCV coinfection in HIV-positive patients in China or an understanding of how this coinfection... -
HIV- and AIDS-related knowledge and attitude of residents in border regions o...
Abstract Background Residents in border areas are vulnerable to HIV/AIDS due to high rates of risk behaviors such as unprotected sexual practices or illicit drug use. Improving... -
Control and eradication of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome viru...
Abstract Background Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) causes significant animal and economic losses worldwide. The infection is difficult to control... -
Prevention and care of paediatric HIV infection in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso:...
Abstract Background The paediatric Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) epidemic still progresses because of operational challenges in implementing prevention of mother-to-child... -
Actual sexual risk and perceived risk of HIV acquisition among HIV-negative m...
Abstract Background Theory suggests that perceived human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk and actual HIV risk behaviour are cyclical whereby engaging in high risk behaviour can... -
Epidemiology and burden of influenza in healthy children aged 6 to 35 months:...
Abstract Background Despite World Health Organization recommendations, in many countries young children are not targeted for influenza vaccination. To help inform influenza... -
Evaluating the vertical HIV transmission risks among South African female sex...
Abstract Background Female sex workers (FSW) have a greater HIV burden compared to other reproductive-aged women and experience high incidence of pregnancies. However, there are...
