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Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus Drug Resistance, Nuclesoide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors, Non-nuclesoide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors and associated drug resistance mutations in the Reverse Transcriptase Gene of Human Immuno Deficiency Virus-1.
Abstract : Resistance develops due to mutations in the reverse transcriptase gene of HIV-1 genome that does not respond towards the presence of effective drugs. Emergence of HIV-1 variants in the presence of effective drugs is a common occurrence. Drug resistance mutation means “the development of resistance mutations in the dr..
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Is Mobile-Health the answer to Anti-retroviral therapy non-adherence in sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review
Abstract: Background: Literatures have shown that mobile phone technology can improves the adherence of most chronic diseases but its impact on ART adherence is not clear. Although the uptake of cell phone in sub-Saharan Africa is high, there are few studies of high evidential value (randomised control trials) on the use of mobi..
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Socio-demographic Determinants of Anti-Retroviral Therapy Adherence in South Africa: A Systematic Review from 2009-2014
Abstract : Background: South Africa has the highest number of people on ART in the world and the number is increasing especially with the upward review of CD4 for the initiation of ART in positive persons. Considering this increasing number, there is increased effort to ensure adherence to ART. Despite this, the adherence of Sout..
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Socio-demographic determinant of ART adherence South Africa 2009-2014
Abstract: Background: South Africa has the highest number of people on ART in the world and the number is increasing especially with the upward review of CD4 for the initiation of ART in positive persons. Considering this increasing number, there is increased effort to ensure adherence to ART. Despite this, the adherence of Sout..
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Prevention of HIV infection in dental practice
Introduction: Since the HIV epidemic started in 1981, in Haiti; America, about 75 million people have been infected with the HIV virus and about 36 million people have died of HIV.[1]Globally 35.3 million people were living with HIV at the end of 2012.[1] In view of the magnitude of the HIV problem globally, apprehension among profe..
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HIV Infection Amongst Youth in Sudan: What needs to be done
My opinion: As a country in Sub-Saharan Africa, Sudan contributes a large share to the global burden of HIV infection amongst youth. Several factors specific to the country may be responsible for this, and thus the need for appropriate interventions to reduce the HIV wave in the country cannot be overstated.In general, there seems..
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Antifungal Use for Opportunistic Infection in HIV Patients: Comparison of Efficacy and Safety
Abstract : Background: Fungal infections always occur in HIV patients due to depressed immunity. The most common fungal infections are candidiasis, cryptococcal meningitis and histoplasmosis.Objectives: To compare the efficacy and safety of the antifungal available for the three most common opportunistic fungal infections in HIV ..
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Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Clients of Female Sex Workers and their Perspectives, Behaviors and Attitude on HIV and AIDS in Pokhara Valley: A Necessary Enquiry
Abstract : The current situation of HIV in Nepal is different from when the first case was diagnosed in 1988. Till date (2009) total positive cases reported are 14787 out of which 13005 are receiving HIV care. There are gaps and challenges to be addressed in the fight against HIV and AIDS. In this context, clients of Female Sex ..
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Pathogen Traffickers: Disease causing pathogens do not have legs
Introduction: The Ebola virus first appeared in 1976 in two simultaneous outbreaks - in Nzara, Sudan; and in Yambuku, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since its outbreak, about 700 deaths have been recorded and a spread to more than four African countries. What about QUARANTINE? When Ebola was first discovered, what happened to..
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Can males ever be a vulnerable group? HIV/AIDS conspiracy of silence
My opinion: “Girls and women are almost universally less powerful, less privileged, and have fewer opportunities than men.” [1,2] But does this prevent people from recognizing and acting if gender inequality affects males? [3]Let us take the case of HIV/AIDS in South Africa a country which has less than 1% of the world’s pop..
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