Blood-borne viral co-infections among human immunodeficiency virus-infected inmates
Author:
Pontali Emanuele,Bobbio Nicoletta,Zaccardi Marilena,Urciuoli Renato
Abstract
Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the prevalence of HBV and/or HCV co-infection among HIV-infected inmates entering the correctional facility.
Design/methodology/approach
– Prospective collection of data of HIV-infected inmates entered the institution over a ten-year period.
Findings
– During study period 365 consecutive different inmates were evaluated. HCV co-infection was observed in more than 80 per cent of the tested HIV-infected inmates, past HBV infection in 71.6 per cent and active HBV co-infection was detected in 7.1 per cent; triple coinfection (HIV, HCV and HBs-Ag positivity) was present in 6 per cent of the total.
Originality/value
– This study confirms high prevalence of co-infections among HIV-infected inmates. Testing for HBV and HCV in all HIV-infected inmates at entry in any correctional system is recommended to identify those in need of specific care and/or preventing interventions.
Subject
Health Professions (miscellaneous)
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