Serological evidence of HIV-associated infection among HIV-1-infected adults in Botswana

Clin Infect Dis. 2006 Dec 15;43(12):1612-5. doi: 10.1086/508865. Epub 2006 Nov 8.

Abstract

In industrialized countries, it is recommended that adults with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection undergo baseline screening for pathogens that might cause latent or active infections, such as syphilis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, infection due to Toxoplasma gondii, and cytomegalovirus infection. A paucity of data exist from sub-Saharan Africa describing the prevalence of these pathogens. We report data for HIV-1-infected adults referred for initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy in Botswana.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / etiology*
  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / immunology
  • Adult
  • Africa South of the Sahara
  • Botswana
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / etiology
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • HIV Infections / immunology*
  • HIV-1
  • Hepatitis B / etiology
  • Hepatitis C / etiology
  • Humans
  • Syphilis / etiology