Pathobiology of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Children by Robert H Riddell

“…Some diseases, particularly Crohn’s disease, but also human immunodeficiency virus infection, have a negative association with H pylori that appears not to be simply a result of the excess antibiotic therapy that these patients receive. …”
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Use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Pneumocystis Pneumonia of an Infant with AIDS by Grégoire Cane, Arnaud De Boislambert, Charlotte Sgro, Pierre Lavedan, Hélène Foulgoc, Nadir Tafer, Alexandre Ouattara

“…Rapid onset of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is possible in infants infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). We report here the case of a 13-week-old girl who was previously healthy presenting with altered immunity and refractory acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) initially attributed to bacterial pneumonia. …”
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Cystic Echinococcosis/Hydatid Cyst Coinfection with HIV: A Report from Shiraz, Iran by Yosef Sharifi, Seyed Mahmoud Sadjjadi, Hamed Nikoupour Dailami, Seyed Hamed Jafari, Mohammad Hossein Anbardar, Mohammad Bagher Khosravi

“…A few case reports describing echinococcosis with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection have been reported in the world; however, it has not been reported in Iran, so far. …”
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The Burden of HIV Infection among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Jimma University Specialized Hospital in Ethiopia: A Retrospective Observational Study by Taye Kebede, Michael Dayu, Abiot Girma

“…Background. The HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) epidemic enters its fifth decade amid a global pandemic. …”
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Management of patients with dry eye syndrome with systemic autoimmune and infectious diseases by G.M. Chernakova, E.A. Kleshcheva

“…<br> <br> <b>Key words:</b> dry eye syndrome, systemic autoimmune diseases, human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, Epstein-Barr virus, antioxidant therapy, Artelac Splash, Artelac Balance.…”
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Case Report of HIV and Neurosyphilis Coinfection in a Recent Migrant: Old Diseases in New Faces by Alexa Van Besien, Ian Paolo Mauricio, Ronald Belfort, Joseph Lykins

“…Introduction: Coinfection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Treponema pallidum represents a unique challenge in management, with increased risk of neurological complications. …”
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Diagnosis and presenting features of autoimmune hepatitis at a central referral hospital in South Africa by Y Maharaj, V G Naidoo

“…Similarly, few studies have focused on the relationship between AIH and Human-Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. Aim We aim to describe the presenting features of AIH from a single referral centre in a Sub-Sahara African setting. …”
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Impact of Tat Genetic Variation on HIV-1 Disease by Luna Li, Satinder Dahiya, Sandhya Kortagere, Benjamas Aiamkitsumrit, David Cunningham, Vanessa Pirrone, Michael R. Nonnemacher, Brian Wigdahl

“…The human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) promoter or long-terminal repeat (LTR) regulates viral gene expression by interacting with multiple viral and host factors. …”
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Empathic love therapy for adolescents living with HIV in Surabaya, Indonesia by Erika Martining Wardani, Riezky Faisal Nugroho, Siti Nurjanah, Syiddatul Budury, Iis Noventi

“…Introduction Adolescents with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) do not only experience physical pain. …”
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CCR5-ligand decorated rilpivirine lipid-based nanoparticles for sustained antiretroviral responses by Milankumar Patel, Sudipta Panja, Lubaba A. Zaman, Pravin Yeapuri, Shaurav Bhattarai, Santhi Gorantla, Linda Chang, Alonso Heredia, Piotr Walczak, Brandon Hanson, Samuel M. Cohen, Bhavesh D. Kevadiya, Howard E. Gendelman

“…Abstract Antiretroviral therapy (ART) improves the quality of life for those living with the human immunodeficiency virus type one (HIV-1). However, poor compliance reduces ART effectiveness and leads to immune compromise, viral mutations, and disease co-morbidities. …”
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HIV and AIDS prevention behavior among housewives in South Purwokerto sub-district, Indonesia by Colti Sistiarani, Dian Anandari, Elviera Gamelia

“…Introduction Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a health problem associated with risky behavior. …”
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Spacetime modeling of mortality by infectious and parasitic diseases in Brazil: a 20-year ecological and population-based study by Lucas Almeida Andrade, Carlos Dornels Freire de Souza, Wandklebson Silva da Paz, Danilo de Gois Souza, José Augusto Passos Góes, Emerson Lucas Silva Camargo, Álvaro Francisco Lopes de Sousa, Liliane Moretti Carneiro, Isabel Amélia Costa Mendes, Karina Machado Araújo, Allan Dantas dos Santos, Márcio Bezerra-Santos

“…The leading causes of death included acute respiratory infections ( n  = 1,130,069; 52.49%), septicemia ( n  = 289,817; 13.46%), human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome ( n  = 232,892; 10.82%), tuberculosis ( n  = 104,121; 4.84%), and neglected tropical diseases such as Chagas disease ( n  = 94,788; 4.40%) and schistosomiasis ( n  = 10,272; 0.48%). …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with xerostomia in patients hospitalized due AIDS-related complications by Jhonatan Yukio Naka, Adryano Arana Kamei, Vanessa C. Klamas, Mateus A. Ventura, Marcelo Morato, Rafael Z. Mobile, Antonio A. S. D. Lima

“…The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with the presence of hypo-salivation and xerostomia complaint in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-related complications. …”
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The Evolution of Dendritic Cell Immunotherapy against HIV-1 Infection: Improvements and Outlook by Hager Mohamed, Vandana Miller, Stephen R. Jennings, Brian Wigdahl, Fred C. Krebs

“…Dendritic cells (DC) are key phagocytic cells that play crucial roles in both the innate and adaptive immune responses against the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1). By processing and presenting pathogen-derived antigens, dendritic cells initiate a directed response against infected cells. …”
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Clinico-pathological profile of patients with HIV and tuberculosis co-infection by Cheryl Sarah Philipose, Sinchana KM, Haritha Haridas, John Ramapuram, Sharada Rai

“…Introduction Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) are two main leading global causes of mortality and morbidity. …”
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Prophylactic Sublay Mesh Placement During Stoma Closure to Prevent Incisional Hernias: a Pilot Study by Yana Belenkaya, Sergey Gordeev, Nikolay Matveyev, Zaman Mamedli

“…The exclusion criteria included patients with synchronous and metachronous cancers, human immunodeficiency virus, an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group score of >2, and those undergoing chemotherapy. …”
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Prevalence, risk and resilience factors of mental health conditions among female sex workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Olivia Kalinowski, Anastasiia Lotysh, Gizem Kaya, Franziska Kroehn-Liedtke, Lena Karoline Zerbe, Hristiana Mihaylova, Krisztina Sipos, Wulf Rössler, Meryam Schouler-Ocak

“…The meta-analysis reveals that while factors like legal status of sex work and economic conditions did not show any impact, specific demographic characteristics, notably female sex workers living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), migrant female sex workers, or female sex workers engaged in substance use, exhibit notably higher mental health challenges.DiscussionThese findings suggest the critical need for targeted mental health interventions and policy reforms that consider the complex interplay of various factors affecting sex workers. …”
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Could a Dolutegravir-Based Antiretroviral Therapy Lead to Clinical Obesity? A Retrospective Cohort Study Conducted at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Hawas... by By Aberash Eifa, Worku Ketema

“…In this study, we looked at weight gain disparities among human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART) who have been shifted to tenofovir/lamivudine/dolutegravir (TLD) from a tenofovir/lamivudine/efavirenz (TLE)-based regimen versus those who are maintained on a tenofovir/lamivudine/efavirenz-based regimen. …”
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An Unusual Presentation of Glandular Fever by Dominic Worku, Li Hui Chang, Ian Blyth

“…Admission liver function tests, coeliac serology, autoimmune panel (ANA, ANCA, and anti-dsDNA), hepatitic (hepatitis A, B, and E), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), toxoplasmosis, parvovirus, and CMV serology were normal. …”
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Male involvement in prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, and its association with knowledge and residence in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mastewal Arefaynie, Yitayish Damtie, Bereket Kefale, Melaku Yalew, Bezawit Adane, Habtamu Shiferaw, Yesuf Ahemed, Abel Shiferaw, Tenaw Yimer, Hasab Tibebu

“…Introduction Male involvement is crucial in preventing vertical transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among pregnant and lactating women. …”
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