Pico-Espinosa, Oscar Javier Hull, Mark MacPherson, Paul Grace, Daniel Gaspar, Mark Lachowsky, Nathan Mohammed, Saira Demers, James Kilduff, Marshall Truong, Robinson
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AIDS Research and Therapy
Background We aimed to explore the association between PrEP-related stereotypes and perceived disapproval (hereafter PrEP-related stigma), and PrEP use. Methods We used data from a cross-sectional online survey among adult gay, bisexual, other men who have sex with men in Ontario and British Columbia, Canada. Participants were recruited 2019–2020 i...
García, Juan Ignacio Meléndez, Johanna Álvarez, Rosa Mejía-Chew, Carlos Kelley, Holden V. Sidiki, Sabeen Castillo, Alejandra Mazariegos, Claudia López-Téllez, Cesar Forno, Diana
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AIDS Research and Therapy
Yunihastuti, Evy Karjadi, Teguh Harjono Widhani, Alvina Mahdi, Haridana Indah Setiawati Sundari, Salma Hapsari, Aljira Fitya Koesnoe, Sukamto Djauzi, Samsuridjal
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AIDS research and therapy
People living with HIV (PLHIV) have higher risk of COVID-19 infection and mortality due to COVID-19. Health professionals should be able to assess PLHIV who are more likely to develop severe COVID-19 and provide appropriate medical treatment. This study aimed to assess clinical factors associated with COVID-19 severity and developed a scoring syste...
Shi, Mingming Zhang, Xiao Chen, Mengqing
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AIDS Research and Therapy
Background As one of the most prolific sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the world, Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 (HSV-2) is one of the primary causes of genital ulcers. In addition, HSV-2 infection multiplies the risk of acquiring HIV. Men who have sex with men (MSM) are at particularly high risk of contracting both diseases. Unfortunately, ...
Yang, Jing Wei, Guo Gui, Fuqiang Zhao, Yong Chen, Tingyu Tan, Juan
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AIDS research and therapy
Previous clinical data have shown that raltegravir-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) with fewer drug-drug interactions (DDIs) and adverse events (AEs) is a good regimen in patients with HIV infection who need cancer chemotherapy. There are currently few data on ART regimens that include Integrase inhibitors (INSTIs) other than RAL among this patie...
Ssemwogerere, Arnold Kamya, Javilla Kakooza Nuwasasira, Lillian Ahura, Claire Isooba, Derrick Isaac Wakida, Edith K. Obua, Celestino Migisha, Richard
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AIDS Research and Therapy
Background Due to improved coverage and scale-up of antiretroviral therapy (ART), patients are increasingly transferring between ART-providing sites. Self-transfers may constitute a high proportion of patients considered lost to follow-up (LTFU), and if overlooked when reporting patients who have dropped out of HIV care, may result in an incorrect ...
Buendia, Justin Sears, Sabeena Mgbere, Osaro
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AIDS Research and Therapy
Background People with HIV (PWH) commonly have elevated cholesterol and triglycerides levels that have been linked to medications. However, healthy behaviors including lifestyle changes can lower high cholesterol (CHOL) or high triglycerides (TG), thereby reducing individual risk for cardiovascular diseases. This study aimed to determine the preval...
Perdomo-Celis, Federico Arcia-Anaya, David Alzate, Juan Carlos Velilla, Paula A Díaz, Francisco J Posada, Maria Paulina Rugeles, María T Taborda, Natalia A
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AIDS research and therapy
Although combined antiretroviral therapy (cART) has decreased the mortality associated with HIV infection, complete immune reconstitution is not achieved despite viral suppression. Alterations of CD8+ T cells and some of their subpopulations, such as interleukin (IL)-17-producing cells, are evidenced in treated individuals and are associated with s...
Mulqueeny, Delarise M. Taylor, Myra
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AIDS Research and Therapy
Background The South African public antiretroviral therapy (ART) programme is considered one of the largest and most successful ART programmes worldwide. Hence, a study exploring the patients’ experiences of the public antiretroviral therapy (ART) programme in the second decade of the programme is relevant as no study has been published on patients...
Yang, Hong-Hong He, Xue-Jiao Nie, Jing-Min Guan, Shao-Shan Chen, Yao-Kai Liu, Min
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AIDS Research and Therapy
Background Patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) tend to suffer from several central nervous system (CNS) infections due to hypoimmunity. However, CNS aspergillosis (CNSAG) is extremely rare and difficult to diagnose. Thus, it is easily misdiagnosed. Case presentation We reported a 47-year-old male AIDS patient with ghosting visio...
