Bustinduy, A., King, C., Scott, J. , Appleton, S., Sousa-Figueiredo, J. C., Betson, M. and Stothard, J. R. (2014) HIV and schistosomiasis co-infection in African children. Lancet Infectious Diseases, 14(7), pp. 640-649. (doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(14)70001-5) (PMID:24747019)
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Abstract
HIV/AIDS and schistosomiasis both cause a substantial disease burden in sub-Saharan Africa and the two diseases often overlap in their epidemiological characteristics. Although disease-specific control interventions are continuing, potential synergies in the control efforts for these two diseases have not been investigated. With a focus on children with schistosomiasis, we assess the risk for increased HIV transmission, HIV progression, and impaired response to drugs when given alongside HIV interventions. A new research agenda tailored to children is needed to better understand the interactions of these two diseases and the potential for combined responses.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Scott, Dr Janet |
Authors: | Bustinduy, A., King, C., Scott, J., Appleton, S., Sousa-Figueiredo, J. C., Betson, M., and Stothard, J. R. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity > Centre for Virus Research |
Journal Name: | Lancet Infectious Diseases |
Publisher: | The Lancet Publishing Group |
ISSN: | 1473-3099 |
ISSN (Online): | 1474-4457 |
Published Online: | 17 April 2014 |
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