INVESTIGADORES
BIGLIONE Mirna Marcela
artículos
Título:
Epidemiology of human immunodeficiency virus, viral hepatitis (B and C), treponema pallidum, and human T-cell lymphotropic I/II virus among men who have sex with men in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Autor/es:
PANDO MA; BAUTISTA CT; MAULEN S; DURANTI R; MARONE R; REY J; VIGNOLES M; EIRIN ME; BIGLIONE M; GRIEMBERG G; MONTANO S; CARR JK; SANCHEZ JL; AVILA M
Revista:
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
Editorial:
LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
Referencias:
Año: 2006 p. 307 - 313
ISSN:
0148-5717
Resumen:
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and sexually transmitted infections (STI) are prevalent among men who have sex with men (MSM). GOAL: To estimate the prevalence of HIV and STIs in this group. STUDY: A total of 694 MSM were tested for HIV, hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), human T-cell lymphotropic (HTLV-I/II) viruses and Treponema pallidum infection. RESULTS: HIV, HBV, and T pallidum were detected in 13.8%, 37.7%, and 16.9% of subjects, respectively. Prevalences of 1.9% and 0.3% were detected for HCV and HTLV-I/II. A prior history of STI was the most predictor for HIV, HBV, and T pallidum. Use of illegal drugs, blood transfusion history, and multiple sexual partners were associated with HCV. The 2 most common co-infections were HBV/T pallidum and HIV/HBV. CONCLUSIONS: Infection with HIV, HBV, and T pallidum was elevated among MSM. Routine testing, education, vaccine-based prevention, and control programs need to be implemented in this high-risk population