Recent sexual violence exposure is associated with immune biomarkers of HIV susceptibility in women.

Annette M AldousChristopher JoyJason DanielsMariel JaisSamuel J SimmensManya MagnusAfsoon RobertsKaleigh ConnorsBrendan CapozziHani MohamedMonika JuzumaiteHeather DevoreTheresa MoriartyCatherine Hatch SchultzMaria ZumerGary SimonMimi Ghosh

Published in: American journal of reproductive immunology (New York, N.Y. : 1989) (2021)

We report systemic and mucosal immune dysregulation in women exposed to sexual violence. As these biomarkers have been associated with HIV pathogenesis, dysregulation may increase HIV susceptibility.

Keyphrases

antiretroviral therapy
hiv positive
hiv infected
hiv testing
human immunodeficiency virus
mental health
hepatitis c virus
hiv aids
men who have sex with men
polycystic ovary syndrome
pregnancy outcomes
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
pregnant women
intimate partner violence