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Showing 1 to 20 of 165 for “"HIV-negative"”.
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Radiological differences between HIV-positive and HIV-negative children with cholesteatoma
Introduction: HIV-positive children are possibly more prone to developing cholesteatoma. Chronic inflammation of the middle ear cleft may be more common in patients with HIV and this may predispose HIV-positive children to developing cholesteatoma. There are no studies that describe the …
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Investigation of protein biomarkers in HIV positive and HIV negative associated DLBCL
… to 40% of all cases globally. The incidence of HIV-associated lymphoma has decreased since the introduction of combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) in the mid-1990s. However, NHL, especially DLBCL remains the most common cause of morbidity and mortality among people living with HIV/AIDS, …
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A study comparing outcomes of appendectomy between HIV-infected and HIV-negative patients
… high prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has added a new dimension to the management and outcomes of many general surgical conditions in South Africa. However, there is a paucity of data describing the impact of HIV status on surgical outcomes in our setting. Appendicitis is the most …
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Determinants Of Infant Feeding Practices Of Hiv-Positive And Hiv-Negative Mothers In Pretoria, South Africa
… to result in lowered risk of postnatal vertical HIV transmission compared to mixed breastfeeding (Mixed BF). Early breastfeeding cessation, or not breastfeeding at all, is associated with an increase in morbidity and mortality amongst both HIV-exposed and HIV-unexposed infants. The South African …
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HIV and other sexually transmissible infections in a cohort of HIV negative homosexual men in Sydney
… infections (STIs) and STIs as risk factors for HIV acquisition in a community-based cohort of HIV negative homosexual men in Sydney. Nearly half of men aged under 25 years were seronegative to hepatitis A and B infection. The prevalence of hepatitis C (HCV) was 0.85%, which was close to that of …
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Immunological evaluation of HIV-negative invasive fungal disease at Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
… fungal disease in South African hospitals is HIV-related or associated with another secondary immunodeficiency e.g. haematopoietic stem cell transplant. After excluding secondary immunodeficiency, a detailed immune work-up can lead to a diagnosis of primary immunodeficiency. Objective To …
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Healing and functional outcomes after obstetric anal sphincter injury in HIV positive vs HIV negative patients
Aim: To determine whether HIV-positive patients have a longer time to healing, more complications and poorer functional outcomes after Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (OASI) than an HIV-negative control group.
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Incidence of aminoglycoside-induced hearing loss in HIV positive and HIV negative multidrug-resistant tuberculosis patients
… cohort of MDR-TB patients; To determine whether HIV positive MDR-TB patients are more likely to develop aminoglycoside-induced hearing loss than HIV negative MDR-TB patients; To provide clinical guidelines to the medical fraternity on the use of aminoglycoside antibiotics with regard to the …
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Family planning behaviours among South African HIV-infected and HIV-negative women during the post partum period
There has been growing research on the impact of HIV on family planning and fertility behaviours with studies showing conflicting results. However, these relationships have been understudied in sub-Saharan Africa, especially during the postpartum period. Based on the differences reported in …
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Host somatic variation between women living with HIV with cervical intraepitheial lesions (CIN3) and their HIV negative counterparts
… remains a leading malignancy in women with HIV, who face a six-fold increased risk. Infection with HIV and HPV has been linked to accelerated cervical cancer development. However, there are limited studies on the role of host somatic variations in HIV-positive and HIV-negative women on …
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Determinants of bacterial vaginosis (BV) in HIV negative women living in Cape Town, South Africa : a cross-sectional study
… of women to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It is therefore of importance to know the risk factors for BV among a population so that mechanisms of prevention can be developed.
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Expression levels of miRNA-127 in a cohort of HIV-positive and HIV-negative Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma.
… population in South Africa due to the rise of HIV. DLBCL is quite an aggressive cancer but can be treated, however the relapse rate is high. There are prognostic indicators which can be seen as factors which can be indicative of a poor outcome for patients. Micro-RNA(miRNA) are small non-coding …
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A Phenomenological Study of Acceptability of Preexposure Prophylaxis Therapy within the Lived Experiences of HIV Negative Male-to-Female Transgender Young Adults
… populations are linked to high rate of new HIV infection. The use of Preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) therapy demonstrated a decrease in HIV infection risk ranging from 42% to 73% among sexual minority individuals. The goal of this three-part study was achieved through concept analysis, data …
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The motor development of HIV positive and HIV negative children aged three to six years, residing in institutions and in foster care
… development of children aged 3-6 years with HIV/AIDS in institutions and in foster care using the Peabody Motor Developmental Scale (PDMS II). A description of socio-economic conditions to the children, to compare the health status of HIV positive children, to establish and compare …
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Barebacking and sexual position: An analysis of the personal accounts of HIV-negative and unknown status gay men who have condomless anal sex
… men (MSM) remain disproportionately affected by HIV and sexual infections, which are acquired predominately through condomless anal sex, known as ‘barebacking’. This thesis is concerned with the experiences of HIV-negative or unknown status gay men who have recently engaged in bareback sex. Using …
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Biomarker identification in HIV and non-HIV related lymphomas
… in older populations as well as in younger HIV infected patients. The current treatment options for DLBCL are effective for most patients yet the relapse rate is high. While many biomarkers for DLBCL exist, they are not in clinical use due to low sensitivity and specificity. In addition, …
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The effect of HIV status on perinatal outcome at Mowbray Maternity Hospital and referring MOUs
… Africa the most affected region. Maternal HIV infection is the leading cause of maternal and child morbidity and mortality in South Africa. A meta-analysis of world literature suggests a clear association between HIV infection and perinatal mortality. Aims and Objectives: To study the …
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Do women with complications of an incomplete abortion have different HIV infection status than women without complications?
Purpose: Little is known about the status of HIV among women who have had abortions and even less about women who have suffered from abortion complications. Understanding this connection is critical for building the evidence base and for guiding strategies to manage the sexual and reproductive …
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The incidence and impact of Human Papillomavirus in HIV infected transplant patients
… risk phenotype. Human imunnodeficiency virus (HIV) positive transplant patients have two modes of immunosuppression - the disease itself and the additional immunosuppression required after transplantation, which intuitively places them at a higher risk for this type of infection, if compared to …
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