Investigating latent syphilis in HIV treatment-experienced Ethiopians and response to therapy.
Selamawit GirmaWondwossen Amogne DeguPublished in: PloS one (2022)
In PWH receiving cART, latent syphilis occurred more in men than women, suggesting an investigation of sexual practices and the impact of antenatal syphilis screening. Syphilis disease activity reduces in the latent stage. Therefore, the routine cerebrospinal fluid analysis contributes little to the diagnosis of asymptomatic neurosyphilis and the treatment success of latent syphilis. DOXY is an alternative to BPG, and cART improves serologic response to latent syphilis treatment.
Keyphrases
- human immunodeficiency virus
- men who have sex with men
- hiv testing
- hiv positive
- disease activity
- rheumatoid arthritis
- antiretroviral therapy
- healthcare
- primary care
- pregnant women
- mental health
- type diabetes
- combination therapy
- rheumatoid arthritis patients
- sars cov
- cell therapy
- coronavirus disease
- replacement therapy
- juvenile idiopathic arthritis