Incidence of immune reconstitution syndrome in HIV/Tuberculosis-Coinfected patients after intiation of generic antiretroviral therapy in India

Article Abstract:

The incidence of (IRS) from the developing world and implications for clinicains is described. Eleven of 144 HIV and tuberculosis (TB) coinfected individuals followed for 72 person-years developed IRS within 6 months of initiating generic highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).

Science & research, India, Influence, HIV infection, HIV infections, Immune response, Highly active antiretroviral therapy, Immune response regulation

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HIV testing among young adults and older adolescents in the setting of acute substance abuse treatment

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Many drug addicts will accept an HIV test but it should be a rapid test than can provide results while the person is still present. Three-quarters of 204 drug addicts took an HIV test, but only 9% returned at a later date to learn the results.

Testing, Teenagers, Youth, Drug addicts, Drug abusers, Drug use, HIV testing, HIV tests

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Modified wick method using Weck-Cel sponges for collection of human rectal secretions and analysis of mucosal HIV antibody

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Moistened Weck-Cel sponges can be used to collect rectal fluids for analysis, according to a study of eight HIV-infected women and five un-infected women. Antibodies in rectal fluids could protect women from HIV infection.

Medical examination, HIV (Viruses), HIV, Rectum, Rectal examination

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