1.Pathogenesis of HIV Disease.
Journal of the Korean Medical Association 1997;40(12):1554-1558
No abstract available.
HIV*
2.Knowledge and attitudes of adult HIV positive patients to HIV/AIDS in Selected ART Clinics in Yola, Nigeria
Olutayo Folashade Martins ; Lekhraj Rampal ; Lye Munn-Sann ; Sherina Mohd Sidik ; Norlijah Othman ; Zubairu Iliyasu ; Fatai Kunle Salawu
Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2015;11(2):35-44
Though cases of AIDS are visible in Nigeria and awareness of HIV is high, correct knowledge on HIV
transmission and prevention has remained low with significant numbers of people living with HIV/AIDS
having low attitudes towards life and the disease itself. This study determined the baseline knowledge
on HIV transmission and prevention, and attitudes towards HIV/AIDS of adult HIV positive patient
enrolled into care at all four comprehensive antiretroviral therapy (ART) sites in Yola, Nigeria.
Baseline reports on the knowledge and attitudes of adult HIV positive patients were obtained from a
three arm randomized single blind clinical trial involving 386 randomly selected adult HIV patients who
were enrolled into ART care at all four comprehensive ART sites in Yola. An administered, validated
structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Outcome measures were sound knowledge on HIV
transmission and prevention, and attitudes towards HIV/AIDS. Data was analyzed using SPSS version
22. Test of significance was at α level 0.05.
Overall 237 (61.4%) had sound knowledge on HIV transmission and prevention, while 346 (89.6%) of
respondents had high attitudes towards HIV/AIDS.
Though majority of respondents had sound knowledge on HIV transmission and prevention as well as
high attitudes towards HIV/AIDS, interventions to improve knowledge and attitudes among this group
of individuals would improve positive preventive strategies.
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3.HIV and leprosy in a 27-year-old Filipino male: A case report
Kristen Therese A. Whaley ; Ma. Teresita G. Gabriel ; Emmanuel Jacinth C. Atienza
Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society 2021;30(2):56-60
Introduction:
Hansen’s disease or leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae associated with
inflammation that may damage the skin and peripheral nerves. In countries where leprosy is still endemic, an increasing preva-
lence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can be seen, hence increasing the possibility of HIV-leprosy co-infection. Hansen’s
disease, if not treated promptly, can cause scars and deformities associated with leprosy reaction. Immunosuppressive drugs
like corticosteroids used in the treatment of leprosy reaction may put the patient at risk of opportunistic infections.
Case report:
This is a case of a 27-year-old Filipino male with HIV-leprosy co-infection, who manifested with erythema nodosum
leprosum reaction, treated with tapering dose of oral corticosteroids and multidrug therapy (MDT) for multibacillary leprosy
showing good response to treatment after 5 months without recurrence of reaction. The use of chronic oral corticosteroids,
despite its immunosuppressive effects, has been beneficial in the management of reactions in this patient with HIV-leprosy
co-infection.
Conclusion
Considering that both Hansen’s disease and HIV directly affects T helper CD4+ lymphocytes in its pathogenesis,
there seems to be little to no alteration in the course of patients with HIV-leprosy co-infection. Hence, treatment of HIV-leprosy
co-infection does not differ from that of a seronegative leprosy patient. This case highlights the occurrence of erythema nodo-
sum leprosum reaction in HIV-leprosy co-infection and the need for immunosuppressive drugs to control reaction and prevent
nerve damage. Close monitoring is imperative to weigh the risk-benefit ratio of medications given to patients with HIV-leprosy
co-infection.
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4.Epidemiology and outcome of children living with HIV in a tertiary hospital: A 6-year retrospective study
Mary Crist A. Delos Santos-Jamora ; Marimel R. Pagcatipunan
Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines Journal 2019;20(1):59-71
Introduction:
Infection with HIV is multi-faceted and involves the interplay of medical, social, and economic factors thus, management of the disease continues to be a challenge to
most physicians. The Philippines is experiencing a surge in cases since 2013. Understanding the local epidemiology of pediatric HIV may reveal opportunities to reduce or eliminate transmission through timely diagnosis.
Objective:
This study was conducted to identify the features and outcome of children living with HIV in a hospital where a program for HIV treatment and monitoring was implemented.
Methodology:
Medical records of all children Guidance Intervention Prevention (SAGIP) Unit were reviewed. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics.
Results:
Thirty pediatric HIV patients were included in the study. The most common mode of acquisition is by sexual transmission (57%) and most patients were male (76%),bisexual (47%), and heterosexual (47%). Weight loss (50%),rash (50%), fever (37%) and cough (37%) were the most common clinical findings. The most common opportunistic infections were tuberculosis (47%) and oral candidiasis (34%). Only 27 of 30 patients were started on antiretroviral therapy within 6 months from diagnosis. One patient showed resistance to a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI). There were 11 children who died of various opportunistic infections and its complications, while 2 were transferred to a different treatment hub after 6 months, and 1 lost to follow-up.
Conclusion
Sexual means of HIV transmission among adolescents is evident in this study. Weight loss, cough, rash, fever, and lymphadenopathy are common presenting features. Tuberculosis and oral candidiasis are the most common opportunistic infections and should alert physicians on possible HIV infection. A mortality rate of 37% was noted mostly in the first 6 months of initiating ART treatment.
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5.A case of a 32-year-old male with rare presentation of secondary syphilis.
Journal of the Philippine Medical Association 2018;97(1):48-53
Nodular secondary syphilis is a rare condition with only 12 cases reported from 1980 to 20055
.
Cutaneous nodular granulomatous lesions, a positive serologic test for syphilis, and rapid resolution
of symptoms with administration of Benzathine
Penicillin are usually seen in previous cases 3,4,5,6. We
report a case of a 32-year old male with clinical
manifestations and laboratory findings consistent
with nodular secondary syphilis, and concurrent
manifestations of primary and secondary stages.
This is the first documented case in East Avenue
Medical Center and possibly in the Philippines,
highlighting the need for meticulous historytaking,
physical examination and laboratory work-up to
determine the correct diagnosis.
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6.Effect of a powerpoint lecture vs video presentation on the knowledge and attitude on HIV among grade 9 public school students
Anne Margarette Canapi ; Jenny Wong ; Kris Ian Mendoza
Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines Journal 2017;18(1):27-35
Objective:
This study aimed to compare the effect of a Powerpoint lecture versus video presentation on the knowledge and attitude on HIV among grades 9 students in a public school in Manila.
Methods:
GRADE 9 public school students were randomly assigned into one of two groups, video presentation or PowerPoint presentation. Pre- and post-tests were administered to assess the efficacy of an intervention. Student t-test was used to compare knowledge on HIV/AIDS before and after the intervention, as well as compare the results between the 2 groups. Chi-square was used to compare scores on attitude before and after the intervention, with the level of significance at p=0.05.
Results:
Two hundred fourteen students participated in the study, and majority (57%) are females. The mean age of participants is 14.2 years. The difference in scores before and after the intervention was found to be statistically significant (p<0.001) with an approximate increase by 16% and 24% after a video and Powerpoint presentation respectively. The difference between post-intervention scores is statistically significant (p <0.001; 95% confidence interval) in favor of the PowerPoint presentation.
Conclusion
A PowerPoint lecture is more effective than a video presentation in increasing knowledge and developing positive attitude towards HIV/AIDS.
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7.Testing cancer patients for HIV: Just do it
Edsel Maurice T. Salvañ ; a
Acta Medica Philippina 2024;58(5):3-4
Who do we test for HIV? In a perfect world, the answer to this question is, “Everyone.” The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that anyone between the age of 13 to 64 years old should have at least one HIV test as part of routine healthcare. 1 In addition, they recommend that anyone who comes into contact with the healthcare system be tested, along with all pregnant women. The main justification for these recommendations is that 40% of new HIV infections in the United States are transmitted by people who do not know their HIV status, which is about 10% of their people living with HIV (PLHIV).
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8.AIDS & HIV infection: Epidemiology Intection Control.
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology 1989;22(2):179-182
No abstract available.
Epidemiology*
;
HIV Infections*
;
HIV*
9.Diagnosis and Treatment of HIV Infection.
Journal of the Korean Academy of Family Medicine 2002;23(8):988-998
No abstract available.
Diagnosis*
;
HIV Infections*
;
HIV*
10.HIV Infection and Aircrew.
Korean Journal of Aerospace and Environmental Medicine 1997;7(2):39-49
No abstract available.
HIV Infections*
;
HIV*