Lifetime sexual violence exposure in women compromises systemic innate immune mediators associated with HIV pathogenesis: A cross-sectional analysis.

Jason DanielsAnnette AldousMaria PyraYu XiaMonika JuzumaiteMariel JaisSamuel SimmensKerry MurphyTonya N TaylorSeble KassayeLorie BenningMardge Hillary CohenKathleen M WeberMimi Ghosh

Published in: Women's health (London, England) (2022)

We report compromised plasma immune responses that parallel previous findings in the genital mucosa, based on sexual abuse and HIV status. Systemic biomarkers may indicate trauma exposure and impact risk of HIV acquisition/transmission.

Keyphrases

antiretroviral therapy
hiv positive
hiv infected
hiv testing
human immunodeficiency virus
hepatitis c virus
hiv aids
men who have sex with men
immune response
innate immune
mental health
south africa
type diabetes
toll like receptor
intimate partner violence