Syphilis and HIV Co-Infection in Patients Who Attend an AIDS Outpatient Clinic in Vitoria, Brazil

Callegari, Fabiola Mesquita; Pinto-Neto, Lauro; Medeiros, Charlla Jezus; Scopel, Camila Binsi; Page, Kimberly; Miranda, Angélica Espinosa

doi:10.1007/s10461-013-0533-x

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“…3,[12][13][14]23,24 In the United States, Europe, 3,14,23 and Taiwan, 1,2 high rates of STIs, including syphilis, genital warts, and gonorrhea, have been documented among HIV-infected men who have sex with men, especially in association with ART use and an increase in high-risk sexual behavior. The finding of an increase in STIs at younger ages in the HIV-positive cohort may have contributed to the recent sharp increase in new HIV diagnoses among adolescents and young people in Taiwan.…”

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The Rising Trend of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among HIV-Infected Persons

Chen

Liu

et al. 2015

JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes

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The Rising Trend of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among HIV-Infected Persons

Chen

Liu

et al. 2015

JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes

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“…Another study revealed that of 438 individuals of both sexes, 326 (74.4%) mentioned that they had used condoms in the previous year and 112 (25.6%) said they sometimes or never used them over the same period of time 36 . The study also pointed out that despite the numerous educational guidelines, condom usage has not been incorporated into the sexual practices of individuals.…”

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Prevalence and factors associated with syphilis in a Reference Center

Gomes

Meier

Pieri

et al. 2017

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

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Introduction:The implementation of the rapid test (RT) for syphilis increases access of vulnerable populations to early diagnosis and treatment, impacting the outcomes of infection. We aimed to assess the prevalence of and factors associated with syphilis in a Center for Testing and Counseling (CTC). Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study at a Reference Center for sexually transmitted disease (STD) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome in Londrina, Northern Paraná State, Southern Brazil. Data regarding the 5,509 individuals who underwent RT from June 2012 to December 2014 were collected from patient records and the CTC Information System and served as the basis to check associations of syphilis cases (346) and cases without syphilis (5,163). Nine patients' records were not found. OpenEpi was used to perform a prevalence analysis and determine odds ratios to assess the associations between sociodemographic and behavioral variables (independent variables) and cases of syphilis (dependent variable). An alpha value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The prevalence of syphilis was 6.3%; higher in males (7.5%) than in females (4.3%, p <0.001). Syphilis was associated with an age of 25-34 years, little education, and single marital status. The main associated behavioral factors were men who have sex with men, drug users, STD patients, and those presenting with an STD in the last year. The use of alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, and crack was significantly associated with syphilis. Conclusions: Strategies for prevention and control of syphilis should be intensified, especially in populations identified as most vulnerable.

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“…Schuelter-Trevisol et al 19 found a syphilis prevalence of 19% in HIV-infected sex workers in southern Brazil. Callegari et al 20 found that the treponemal test was positive in 18.9% of HIV outpatients in Vitoria, Brazil.…”

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Prevalence of antibodies against Treponema pallidum among HIV-positive patients in a tertiary care hospital in Mexico

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Our objective was to determine the seroprevalence of syphilis among HIV-infected patients in a tertiary care hospital in Mexico City. A cross-sectional study was developed, and 318 HIV-positive patients were evaluated from January to February 2013 at Hospital de Infectología, National Medical Center 'La Raza' (a tertiary care hospital specialising in infectious diseases in Mexico City). Laboratory data were screened for the detection of antibodies against Treponema pallidum. Patients completed a questionnaire relating to socio-demographic data and factors associated with syphilis. Of the 318 patients, 83% were men. The mean age ± SD was 36 ± 11 years; 52% were men who have sex with men and 47% had undertaken higher education. The overall seroprevalence of syphilis among these patients was 25% (95% confidence interval 21%, 30%). Men who have sex with men had a significantly higher seroprevalence (30% vs. 15%, p = 0.009). We conclude that, in Mexico, there is a high seroprevalence of syphilis antibodies in HIV-infected patients and that men who have sex with men are the group most affected.

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Syphilis and HIV Co-Infection in Patients Who Attend an AIDS Outpatient Clinic in Vitoria, Brazil

Cited by 26 publications

References 17 publications

The Rising Trend of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among HIV-Infected Persons

The Rising Trend of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among HIV-Infected Persons

Prevalence and factors associated with syphilis in a Reference Center

Prevalence of antibodies against Treponema pallidum among HIV-positive patients in a tertiary care hospital in Mexico

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