The trend of HIV infection in Kano, Nigeria-A-Seven-Year study of Adult attendees of Aminu Kanu Teaching Hospital

Nwokedi, E E; Oyebanji, Azeez-Akande

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“…These findings are of public health significance in Sub‐Saharan Africa, where HIV is endemic [8]. The preconceptional counseling of serodiscordant partners, as well as targeted reproductive healthcare services, may reduce viral transmission caused by risky sexual behavior.…”

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Fertility preferences, condom use, and concerns among HIV‐positive women in serodiscordant relationships in the era of antiretroviral therapy

Ezeanochie

Olagbuji

Ande

et al. 2009

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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Fertility preferences, condom use, and concerns among HIV‐positive women in serodiscordant relationships in the era of antiretroviral therapy

Ezeanochie

Olagbuji

Ande

et al. 2009

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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“…The HIV testing protocol in our center has been described elsewhere. 15 The procedure is as follows: after obtaining informed consent, 10 mL of blood is collected from the patient. The sample is centrifuged at 3000 rpm for 10 minutes.…”

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Prevalence and Predictors of Tuberculosis Coinfection among HIV-Seropositive Patients Attending the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Northern Nigeria

Iliyasu

Babashani

2009

Journal of Epidemiology

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BackgroundThe HIV/AIDS epidemic has been accompanied by a severe epidemic of tuberculosis (TB), although the prevalence of coinfection is largely unknown, especially in developing countries, including Nigeria. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and predictors of TB coinfection among HIV-seropositive Nigerians.MethodsThe case files of HIV/AIDS patients attending Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Nigeria from January to December 2006 were reviewed.ResultsA total of 1320 HIV/AIDS patients had complete records and were reviewed, among which 138 (10.5%) were coinfected with TB (95% CI, 8.9% to 12.2%). Pulmonary TB was diagnosed in 103 (74.6%) patients, among whom only 18 (17.5%) were sputum-positive. Fifty (36.2%) coinfected patients had some type of extrapulmonary TB (EPTB); 15 had both pulmonary TB and EPTB. Among the 35 patients with EPTB only, 20 (57.1%) had abdominal TB, 5 (14.3%) had TB adenitis, 5 (14.3%) had spinal TB, 3 (8.6%) were being monitored for tuberculous meningitis, and 1 (2.9%) each had renal TB and tuberculous adrenalitis. The highest prevalence of TB, 13.7% (n = 28), was seen among patients aged 41–50 years. TB coinfection was significantly associated with marital status, WHO clinical stage, and CD4 count. Marital status (OR, 2.1; 95% CI, 1.28–3.59; P = 0.04), WHO clinical stage at presentation (4.81; 1.42–8.34; P = 0.001), and baseline CD4 count (2.71; 1.51–6.21; P = 0.02) remained significant predictors after adjustment for confounding.ConclusionsThe moderately high prevalence of TB among HIV-seropositive patients underscores the urgent need for strategies that lead to rapid identification and treatment of coinfection with active or latent TB.

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“…Despite this, trends of declines in these viruses in some African countries have been reported [19] . However, a study in the same environment has shown undulating and higher rates for these viruses in clinical attendees [20] . Epidemiological differences in the prevalence of the viruses and available testing techniques may account for geographical variations in the risk of transfusion-transmitted infections.…”

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Trends in Transfusion-Transmitted Viral Infections from 2001 to 2006 in Ibadan, Nigeria

Fasola¹,

Kotila²,

Akinyemi

2008

Intervirology

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Objective: Screening of blood before transfusion is an effective strategy to reduce transfusion-transmitted viruses. However, reports on viral marker trends among the donor population are scarce. This study looked at trends in the seroprevalence of hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Method: This is a retrospective study among blood donors at a tertiary hospital in Nigeria. We used the blood bank records to calculate yearly seroprevalence rates for HBV, HCV and HIV per 100 donations from 2001 to 2006. Results: A total of 33,682 prospective donors were screened, of which 13.2% were positive for HBsAg. The overall seroprevalence rates for HIV and HCV were 7.66% and 3.69%, respectively. HIV seroprevalence rose from 4.25% in 2001 to peak at 12.64% in 2003, before a steep drop to 6.35% in 2004 and a gradual decline to 5.70% in 2006 (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The seroprevalence rates for HIV and HBsAg fluctuated greatly during the study period while the seroprevalence of HCV was consistent. The screening kits used may be partly responsible for these fluctuations. Innovative programs for donor education, with the use of a formal questionnaire in donor selection, are recommended to ensure a safe donor population.

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The trend of HIV infection in Kano, Nigeria-A-Seven-Year study of Adult attendees of Aminu Kanu Teaching Hospital

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Fertility preferences, condom use, and concerns among HIV‐positive women in serodiscordant relationships in the era of antiretroviral therapy

Fertility preferences, condom use, and concerns among HIV‐positive women in serodiscordant relationships in the era of antiretroviral therapy

Prevalence and Predictors of Tuberculosis Coinfection among HIV-Seropositive Patients Attending the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Northern Nigeria

Trends in Transfusion-Transmitted Viral Infections from 2001 to 2006 in Ibadan, Nigeria

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