Sexually transmitted infections. Belarusian students’ contemporary perspectives on the problem by Magda Orzechowska, Andriej Szpakow, Dzmitry Khvorik, Tatyana Krestyaninova, Ihar Naumau, Monika Filipkowska, Krystyna Kowalczuk, Mateusz Cybulski

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A descriptive study of syphilitic uveitis in patients treated at tertiary hospitals in Johannesburg by Kashmira Rawjee, Mokokomadi A. Makgotloe

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Virus dynamics model with intracellular delays and immune response by Haitao Song, Weihua Jiang, Shengqiang Liu

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Histopathological assessment of AIDS-defining malignancies in the gastrointestinal tract presenting with acute abdomen: Improving diagnostic timeliness and patient care by M C Khaba, N E Mothata, M O Keetse, T Sumbana

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Legacy of the VOICES Project: Pausing for, Listening to, and Sharing Patient Narratives by Ryan N. Heine, Gheri Terry, Aditya H. Gaur

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Joint spatiotemporal modelling of tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus in Ethiopia using a Bayesian hierarchical approach by Legesse Kassa Debusho, Leta Lencha Gemechu

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Impaired creatinine-based estimated glomerular filtration rate in Thai individuals switching to dolutegravir: illustrating the role of cystatin C testing to aid clinical decision m... by Carlo Sacdalan, Curtis Austin, Aswathy Varma, Suteeraporn Pinyakorn, Eugène Kroon, Donn J. Colby, Phillip Chan, Orlanda Goh, Krittaporn Pornpaisakul, Jintana Intasan, Tassanee Luekasemsuk, Merlin L. Robb, Nitiya Chomchey, Nittaya Phanuphak, Jintanat Ananworanich, Sandhya Vasan, Denise Hsu, the SEARCH 010/RV254 study group

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Rethinking latent TB? Think again by R.E. Chaisson, P.C. Hopewell

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The critical role of primary care clinicians in the early detection of ocular surface squamous neoplasia by Leendert Dekker, Jan F. Olivier, Klaus von Pressentin

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Sputum availability and quality in country-level TB prevalence surveys by P. Papadopoulou, M. Gaeddert, A. Gupta-Wright, C.M. Denkinger, F.M. Marx

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Experiences and Perceptions on Community Client-Led ART Delivery (CCLADS) Model of Antiretroviral (ART) Delivery: Patients’ and Providers’ Perspectives in South Western Uganda. by Kasande, Meble, Tusimiirwe, Happiness, Taremwa, Michael, Lamulatu, Kabiite, Amanyire, Mark, Nakidde, Gladys, Kabami, Jane

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Determinants of continuation on HIV pre-exposure propylaxis among female sex workers at a referral hospital in Uganda: a mixed methods study using COM-B model by Samuel Kawuma, Rodgers Katwesigye, Happy Walusaga, Praise Akatukunda, Joan Nangendo, Charles Kabugo, Moses R. Kamya, Fred C. Semitala

“…Abstract Background Female sex workers (FSWs) have the highest HIV prevalence in Uganda. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has been recommended as a key component of the HIV combination prevention strategy. …”
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Liver damage in patients living with HIV on antiretroviral treatment with normal baseline liver function and without HBV/HCV infection: an 11-year retrospective cohort study in Guangxi, China by Jun Yu, Hao Liang, Fengxiang Qin, Junjun Jiang, Chunwei Qin, Yunxuan Huang, Bingyu Liang, Yuexiang Xu, Jiegang Huang, Zhiliang Xu, Chuanyi Ning, Yanyan Liao, Ning Zang, Jingzhen Lai, Wudi Wei, Li Ye, Xionglin Qin

“…Objective To characterise the association between duration of exposure to antiretroviral treatment (ART) and liver damage in HIV patients with an initially normal baseline liver function and without hepatitis B virus (HBV)/hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted in HIV-infected individuals with normal liver function parameters at ART initiation and without HBV/HCV infection, from 14 April 2004 to 13 April 2015 in Guigang city, Guangxi, China. …”
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Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Perilaku Bidan dalam Pencegahan Risiko Penularan HIV/AIDS pada Pertolongan Persalinan Normal di Kota Tanjungpinang Tahun 2014 by Rahmadona ., Joserizal Serudji, Erwani .

“…<p>Abstrak<br />Kasus HIV/AIDS di Kota Tanjungpinang lebih banyak dialami perempuan usia reproduksi. …”
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Methicillin-Resistant Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci Carriage is a Protective Factor of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Nasal Colonization in HIV-Infected Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study by Ying Li, Jialing Lin, Linghua Li, Weiping Cai, Jiaping Ye, Suiping He, Wencui Zhang, Ning Liu, Zijun Gong, Xiaohua Ye, Zhenjiang Yao

“…Results. Among the 1001 HIV-infected patients, a total of 119 (11.89%) participants were positive for MRSA, and 34.45% (41/119) of all MRSA carriers were positive for MRCoNS. …”
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Prevalence, Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Bacterial Isolates, and Associated Factors of Urinary Tract Infections among HIV‐Positive Patients at Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, Eastern Ethiopia by Dadi Marami, Senthilkumar Balakrishnan, Berhanu Seyoum

“…Its prevalence is fueled by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. The emergence of antimicrobial resistance is now widespread and poses a serious clinical threat. …”
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Intention to use mobile phone-based TB screening among HIV patients in Debre Tabor Town public health facilities, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Teshager Workneh Ayalew, Kassahun Dessie Gashu, Adamu Takele Jemere, Nebebe Demis Baykemagn

“…This study aimed to assess the intention to use mobile-based TB screening among HIV patients in Debre Tabor Town Public health facilities, in Ethiopia. …”
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Progress in voluntary medical male circumcision for HIV prevention supported by the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief through 2017: longitudinal and recent cross-sectional programme data by Carlos Toledo, Melissa Habel, Stephanie M Davis, Jonas Z Hines, Jonathan M Grund, Renee Ridzon, Brittney Baack, Jonathan Davitte, Anne Thomas, Valerian Kiggundu, Naomi Bock, Paran Pordell, Caroline Cooney, Irum Zaidi

“…In 2017, 45% of clients were under 15 years of age, 8% had unknown HIV status, 1% of those tested were HIV+ and 84% returned for a follow-up visit within 14 days of circumcision.Conclusions Over 15 million VMMCs have been supported by PEPFAR since 2007. …”
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The Successful Use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in a Newly Diagnosed HIV Patient with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Complicated by Pneumocystis and Cytomegalovirus Pneumonia: A Case Report by Jin Kook Kang, Matthew Acton, Bo Soo Kim

“…Case Presentation: A 40-year-old patient with a past medical history of asthma was admitted to a local hospital due to dyspnea, cough, and wheezing, where the patient was diagnosed with HIV infection, ARDS, and combined pneumocystis and cytomegalovirus pneumonia. …”
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Magnitude of consistent condom use and associated factors among people living with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia: Implication for reducing infections and re-infection.... by Firomsa Bekele, Lalise Tafese, Teshome Debushe

“…In Ethiopia, there were more than a million people living with HIV/AIDS. The continuous and appropriate use of condoms, particularly among those who have HIV-positive clients, is essential to a comprehensive and long-term approach to avoiding HIV and other STIs as well as unintended pregnancy. …”
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