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IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 4804: Preference towards HIV Self-Testing above Other Testing Options in a Sample of Men Who Have Sex with Men from Five European Countries
e EURO HIV EDAT Group We analyzed men who have sex with men (MSM) from Denmark, Germany, Greece, Portugal and Spain to identify who would choose HIV self-testing as their preferred testing method and assessed their preferred setting to acquire a self-testing kit and to confirm a reactive result. In 2016, we recruited an online sample of 3725 HIV-negative MSM. We used Poisson regression to identify factors associated with choosing self-testing as the preferred testing option. For those choosing it as their preferred option, we assessed the preferred settings to acquire a self-testing kit and to confirm a reactive result...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 30, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Juan Hoyos Tom ás Maté Juan-Miguel Guerras Marta Donat Cristina Agust í Matthias Kuske Ricardo Fuertes Sophocles Chanos Francois Pichon Luis Sordo Jos é Pulido Mar ía-José Belza on behalf of the EURO HIV EDAT Group Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 1037: Clinical Efficacy Associated with Enhanced Antioxidant Enzyme Activities of Silver Nanoparticles Biosynthesized Using Moringa oleifera Leaf Extract, Against Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in a Murine Model of Leishmania major
In conclusion, treatment with silver nanoparticles biosynthesized using Moringa oleifera extract has higher and faster clinical efficacy than standard pentavalent antimonial treatment, probably by boosting the endogenous antioxidant activity.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 22, 2018 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Manal El-khadragy Ebtesam M. Alolayan Dina M. Metwally Mohamed F. Serag El-Din Sara S. Alobud Nour I. Alsultan Sarah S. Alsaif Manal A. Awad Ahmed E. Abdel Moneim Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 19, Pages 16047: Tegumentary Leishmaniasis in Northeastern Italy from 2017 to 2020: A Neglected Public Health Issue
This study aimed to retrospectively examine data collected from patients with TL in a selected area of northeastern Italy (Emilia-Romagna region, RER). A network of 10 diagnostic units within RER was established, and TL cases diagnosed in RER from 2017 to 2020 were evaluated. A total of 135 TL cases were collected (62% male, 38% female); patients ranged from 1 to 84 years, with a median age of 57. Among these cases, 113 (84%) were notified to the public health authorities. The average annual incidence of TL was 0.76 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Infections were acquired within the RER in 84% of cases; the 113 autochthonou...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - November 30, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Valeria Gaspari Tommaso Gritti Margherita Ortalli Annalisa Santi Giorgio Galletti Arianna Rossi Gianluca Rugna Andrea Mattivi Giulio Matteo Gian L. Belloli Giovanna Mattei Stefania Varani on behalf of the Skin_Leish_RER Network Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 19, Pages 6597: Voluntary Counseling and Testing, Antiretroviral Therapy Access, and HIV-Related Stigma: Global Progress and Challenges
hosuehi To date, about 37 million people are living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and an estimated 680,000 people have died from acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) related illnesses globally. While all countries have been impacted by HIV, some have been significantly more impacted than others, particularly countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The purpose of this paper was to identify progress made in HIV prevention globally, particularly in the areas of voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) uptake, access to antiretroviral therapy (ART), and HIV-related stigma. With the development of ART, a cocktail...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 28, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Elizabeth Afibah Armstrong-Mensah Ato Kwamena Tetteh Emmanuel Ofori Osasogie Ekhosuehi Tags: Review Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 19, Pages 6668: Psychological and Social Impact of HIV on Women Living with HIV and Their Families in Low- and Middle-Income Asian Countries: A Systematic Search and Critical Review
sell Ward Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection adds a significant burden to women in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), often leading to severe detrimental impact, not only on themselves, but also on their families and communities. Given that more than half of all people living with HIV globally are females (53%), this review seeks to understand the psychological and social impact of HIV infection on Women Living with HIV (WLHIV) and their families in LMICs in Asia, and the interrelationships between one impact and another. A systematic review was conducted to find literature using the following database...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 30, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Nelsensius Klau Fauk Lillian Mwanri Karen Hawke Leila Mohammadi Paul Russell Ward Tags: Review Source Type: research

A byproduct from the Valles Calchaqu íes vineyards (Argentina) rich in phenolic compounds: a tool against endemic Leishmania dissemination
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2023 Aug 17. doi: 10.1007/s11356-023-29276-0. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTVineyard-derived pomace is a byproduct of the wine industry that can have a negative impact on the environment if it is only disposed of or used as a fertilizer. Owing to its polyphenol content, grape pomace is an alternative to biocontrol undesirable microorganisms. In the present study, we characterized the phenolic composition of red and white grape pomace from Valles Calchaquíes, Argentina, and explored its activity against Leishmania (Leishmania) amazonensis, an etiological agent of American tegumentary leishmanias...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - August 17, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Paula B Salazar Mart ín Fanzone Brenda A Zabala Mar ía J Rodriguez Vaquero Eduardo Cilli Paola A Barroso Carlos Minahk Leonardo Acu ña Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 8488: First Report of Canine Infection by Leishmania (Viannia) guyanensis in the Brazilian Amazon
Conclusion: Given the diversity of circulating pathogens, elucidation of the role of the dog in the Leishmania spp. cycle in Amazonian villages is imperative to the surveillance of CL in the region. We present the first report in Brazil, confirmed by sequencing, of canine infection by L. guyanensis, a species highly resistant to treatment in humans, with the drug of first choice (Glucantime®).
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - November 16, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Francisco J. A. Santos Luciana C. S. Nascimento Wellington B. Silva Luciana P. Oliveira Walter S. Santos D élia C. F. Aguiar Lourdes M. Garcez Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 13, Pages 834: The Accessibility, Usability, and Reliability of Chinese Web-Based Information on HIV/AIDS
Conclusions: In general, the HIV/AIDS related Chinese-language websites have poor reliability, although their accessibility and u sability are fair. In addition, the treatment information presented on Chinese-language websites is far from sufficient. There is an imperative need for professionals and specialized institutes to improve the comprehensiveness of web-based information related to HIV/AIDS.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - August 19, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Lu Niu Dan Luo Ying Liu Shuiyuan Xiao Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 19, Pages 6346: First Report of an Asymptomatic Leishmania (Viannia) shawi Infection Using a Nasal Swab in Amazon, Brazil
Conclusion: This is the first report of L. (V.) shawi infection in the mucosal secretion of a healthy person in Brazil. Moreover, genetic variants were identified in the haplotypes of L. (V.) braziliensis in the gene sequence hsp70-234.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 23, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Luciana P. Oliveira Luciana C. S. Nascimento Fabiola S. Santos Jaqueline L. C. Takamatsu Luiz R. P. Sanchez Walter S. Santos Lourdes M. Garcez Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 20, Pages 457: Financing Benefits and Barriers to Routine HIV Screening in Clinical Settings in the United States: A Scoping Review
. Tiruneh The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone between 13–64 years be tested for HIV at least once as a routine procedure. Routine HIV screening is reimbursable by Medicare, Medicaid, expanded Medicaid, and most commercial insurance plans. Yet, scaling-up HIV routine screening remains a challenge. We conducted a scoping review for studies on financial benefits and barriers associated with HIV screening in clinical settings in the U.S. to inform an evidence-based strategy to scale-up routine HIV screening. We searched Ovid MEDLINE®, Cochrane, and Scopus for studies...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - December 27, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Hani Serag Isabel Clark Cherith Naig David Lakey Yordanos M. Tiruneh Tags: Review Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 20, Pages 3374: Integrated Care as a Model for Interprofessional Disease Management and the Benefits for People Living with HIV/AIDS
Conclusions: Integrated care focuses on the holistic view of PLWH, considering medical, nursing, psychosocial, and psychiatric needs, as well as the various interactions among them. A comprehensive expansion of integrated care in primary health care settings will not only relieve the burden on hospitals but also significantly improve the patient situation and the outcome of treatment.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - February 15, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Helmut Beichler Igor Grabovac Thomas E. Dorner Tags: Review Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 20, Pages 4142: Hepatitis B Virus in West African Children: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of HIV and Other Factors Associated with Hepatitis B Infection
t L. Murphy Mahamadou Diakité Jane L. Holl While Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are endemic in West Africa, the prevalence of HBV/HIV coinfection and their associated risk factors in children remains unclear. In this review, we sought to assess HBsAg seroprevalence among 0- to 16-year-olds with and without HIV in West African countries and the risk factors associated with HBV infection in this population. Research articles between 2000 and 2021 that reported the prevalence of HBV and associated risk factors in children in West Africa were retrieved from the literature using the ...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - February 25, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Djeneba B. Fofana Anou M. Somboro Mamoudou Maiga Mamadou I. Kampo Brehima Diakit é Yacouba Cissoko Sally M. McFall Claudia A. Hawkins Almoustapha I. Maiga Mariam Sylla Jo ël Gozlan Manal H. El-Sayed Laurence Morand-Joubert Robert L. Murphy Mahamadou Dia Tags: Review Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 4856: Phylloseptin-1 is Leishmanicidal for Amastigotes of Leishmania amazonensis Inside Infected Macrophages
es Bloch Leite Leishmania protozoans are the causal agents of neglected diseases that represent an important public health issue worldwide. The growing occurrence of drug-resistant strains of Leishmania and severe side effects of available treatments represent an important challenge for the leishmaniases treatment. We have previously reported the leishmanicidal activity of phylloseptin-1 (PSN-1), a peptide found in the skin secretion of Phyllomedusa azurea (=Pithecopus azureus), against Leishmania amazonensis promastigotes. However, its impact on the amastigote form of L. amazonensis and its impact on infected ma...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - July 5, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: K ückelhaus Aquino Borges Moreira Leite Muniz-Junqueira K ückelhaus Romero Prates Bloch Leite Tags: Article Source Type: research

Antiviral activity of natural humic substances and shilajit materials against HIV-1: relation to structure.
Abstract Natural products, such as humic substances (HS) and shilajit, are known to possess antiviral activity. Humic-like components are often called as carriers of biological activity of shilajit. The goal of this study was to evaluate anti-HIV activity of well characterized HS isolated from coal, peat, and peloids, and compare it to that of water-soluble organic matter (OM) isolated from different samples of Shilajit. The set of humic materials included 16 samples of different fractional composition: humic acid (HA), hymatomelanic acid (HMA), fulvic acid (FA). The set of shilajit OM included 19 samples of diffe...
Source: Environmental Research - October 13, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Zhernov YV, Konstantinov AI, Zherebker A, Nikolaev E, Orlov A, Savinykh MI, Kornilaeva GV, Karamov EV, Perminova IV Tags: Environ Res Source Type: research

Efficacy and safety of doravirine in treatment-naive HIV-1-infected adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Abstract This research aims to study the safety and efficacy of doravirine in the treatment of HIV-1 (human immunodeficiency virus) patients. We conducted an electronic search in eight databases for the inclusion of eligible studies. We have only included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that study the safety and efficacy of doravirine in the treatment of HIV-1 adult patients. Six papers were included in this meta-analysis. For network (direct and indirect) estimates, the doravirine 100 mg treatment strategy found to have the highest efficacy (P score = 0.786) followed by doravirine 25 mg (P score = 0...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - October 24, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Afify MA, Ahmed IGG, Alkahtani TA, Altulayhi RI, Alrowili ASM, Ghozy S, Bin-Jumah M, Abdel-Daim MM Tags: Environ Sci Pollut Res Int Source Type: research