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HIV/AIDS Co-Infection
Studies from University of Milan in the area of HIV/AIDS co-infection described
April 2nd, 2008
In this recent report, researchers in Milan, Italy conducted a study "To estimate the incidence of newly acquired syphilis (n-syphilis) and hepatitis B infection (n-hepatitis B) in I.Co.N.A. and to evaluate the impact of HAART, calendar date and risk group. Cohort study: Incidence was calculated by person-years analyses." "Poisson regression was used for the multivariate model. The rate of n-syphilis was 23.4/1,000 PYFU and it increased over time; HIV transmission risk was the most important predictor: men who have sex with men (MSM) had a considerable higher risk (RR 5.92, 95% CI 2.95-12.13 vs IDU/exIDU, p< 0.0001). The rate of n-hepatitis B was 12.2/1,000 PYFU; it...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-04-02)
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