Epidemiology of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B and C among manual cane cutters in low-income regions of Brazil.

Déborah Ferreira Noronha de Castro RochaLuana Rocha da Cunha RosaCarla de Almeida SilvaBrunna Rodrigues de OliveiraThaynara Lorrane Silva MartinsRegina Maria Bringel MartinsMarcos André de MatosMegmar Aparecida Dos Santos CarneiroJuliana Pontes SoaresAna Cristina de Oliveira E SilvaMárcia Maria de SouzaRobert L CookKarlla Antonieta Amorim CaetanoSheila Araujo Teles

Published in: BMC infectious diseases (2018)

The high prevalence of syphilis and HBV compared to the general population and the high frequency of risk behaviors show the potential for sexual and parenteral dissemination of these agents in this rural population. In addition, the low frequency of hepatitis B vaccinated individuals suggests a need for improved vaccination services.

Keyphrases

high frequency
human immunodeficiency virus
men who have sex with men
hiv testing
hiv positive
transcranial magnetic stimulation
antiretroviral therapy
hepatitis c virus
hepatitis b virus
hiv infected
mental health
south africa
healthcare
primary care
hiv aids
risk factors
risk assessment
affordable care act