Incidence and determinants of hepatitis C virus infection among individuals at risk of sexually transmitted diseases attending a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 testing program

Article Abstract:

Both injection drug use (IDU), HIV status, and sexual behavior patterns appear to be significant risk factors in the transmission of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections. Follow-up HCV tests were performed on 244 homosexuals, 12 IDUs, and 453 at-risk heterosexuals who were initially HCV-negative. Proportionally more IDUs later tested positive for HCV than the other groups. Among non-IDUs, more HIV-positive participants later tested positive for HCV than HIV-negative participants, particularly those with severely compromised immune systems.

Health aspects, Hepatitis C, Sexual intercourse, Intravenous drug abuse

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Seroprevalence and Risk Factors of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Human Cytomegalovirus Among HIV-Infected and High-Risk Uninfected Adolescents

Article Abstract:

HIV-infected teenagers are at risk of hepatitis B and cytomegalovirus infection. In men, homosexuality or bisexuality was a risk factor for both infections. In women, having more than 10 lifetime sexual partners was a risk factor for hepatitis B and HIV infection was a risk factor for cytomegalovirus infection

Cytomegalovirus infections, Hepatitis B

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Disproportionate High Incidence of Invasive Cervical Cancer as an AIDS-Indicative Disease Among Young Women in Catalonia, Spain

Article Abstract:

AIDS can increase the risk of cervical cancer and for this reason, all women at risk of HIV infection should have a Pap smear. In a study of HIV-infected Catalonian women, 7% had invasive cervical cancer. Over 60% were intravenous drug users.

Cervical cancer

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