HIV and schistosomiasis co-infection in African children.
Amaya
Bustinduy
;
Charles
King
;
Janet
Scott
;
Sarah
Appleton
;
José Carlos
Sousa-Figueiredo
;
Martha
Betson
;
J Russell
Stothard
;
(2014)
HIV and schistosomiasis co-infection in African children.
The Lancet infectious diseases, 14 (7).
pp. 640-649.
ISSN 1473-3099
DOI: 10.1016/S1473-3099(14)70001-5
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 | Article |
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ISI | 337990800036 |
Date Deposited | 24 Sep 2016 08:33 |
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6131-4159