Exposure to Chlamydia trachomatis Infection in Individuals Who Are Newly Diagnosed with HIV and Antiretroviral-Naïve from Belém, Northern Brazil
Author:
Góes Simone da Silva,
Fonseca Ricardo Roberto de SouzaORCID,
Avelino Maria Eduarda de Sousa,
Lima Sandra Souza,
Lima Misma Suely Gonçalves Araújo de,
Laurentino Rogério ValoisORCID,
Queiroz Maria Alice FreitasORCID,
Freitas Felipe Bonfim,
Vallinoto Antonio Carlos RosárioORCID,
Ishak Ricardo,
Machado Luiz Fernando AlmeidaORCID
Abstract
Chlamydia trachomatis is one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted bacteria worldwide and may increase the risk of other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This study describes the seroprevalence of C. trachomatis infection among antiretroviral-naïve patients who are newly diagnosed with HIV in the city of Belém, Pará, in the Amazon region of Brazil. A cross-sectional study was carried out between January 2018 and January 2019 in 141 people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) who were followed up in a specialized unit of the public health network of Pará. The investigation of IgG antibodies against C. trachomatis was performed by enzyme immunoassay. Sociodemographic and sexual behavior information were obtained through a questionnaire. The prevalence of IgG anti-C. trachomatis antibodies was 64.8% (92/141). The majority of individuals were young, heterosexual, single men who did not use condoms during sexual intercourse and had no history of STIs. No significant differences were found when comparing any clinical or demographic data between groups. Our results demonstrated a high rate of exposure to C. trachomatis in newly diagnosed HIV-infected individuals in the Amazon region of Brazil, and all PLHA should be screened for C. trachomatis to decrease transmission of the bacteria and prevent the clinical manifestations of chronic infection.
Funder
Coordenaçã de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
Ministry of Education-Brazil
CNPq Grantee
Subject
Pharmacology (medical),Infectious Diseases,Drug Discovery,Pharmacology,Immunology
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