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  1. Authors: Pauline Mary Amuge, Denis Ndekezi, Moses Mugerwa, Dickson Bbuye, Diana Antonia Rutebarika, Lubega Kizza, Christine Namugwanya, Angella Baita, Peter James Elyanu, Patricia Nahirya Ntege, Dithan Kiragga, Carol Birungi, Adeodata Rukyalekere Kekitiinwa, Agnes Kiragga, Moorine Peninah Sekadde, Nicole Salazar-Austin…
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:61

    The original article was published in AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:59

  2. The provision of professional counseling services for persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) is crucial in the prevention and treatment continuum of the disease. However, for counselors of pe...

    Authors: Festus Dwomoh, Mbuyiselo Douglas, Veronica O. Charles-Unadike, Joyce Komesuor and Emmanuel Manu
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:60
  3. People living with HIV (PLHIV) have a 20-fold risk of tuberculosis (TB) disease compared to HIV-negative people. In 2021, the uptake of TB preventive treatment among the children and adolescents living with HI...

    Authors: Pauline Mary Amuge, Denis Ndekezi, Moses Mugerwa, Dickson Bbuye, Diana Antonia Rutebarika, Lubega Kizza, Christine Namugwanya, Angella Baita, Peter James Elyanu, Patricia Nahirya Ntege, Dithan Kiragga, Carol Birungi, Adeodata Rukyalekere Kekitiinwa, Agnes Kiragga, Moorine Peninah Sekadde, Nicole-Austin Salazar…
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:59

    The Correction to this article has been published in AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:61

  4. HIV/AIDS is one of the most dangerous diseases globally, impacting public health, economics, society, political issues, and communities. As of 2023, the World Health Organization estimates that 40.4 million pe...

    Authors: Galgalo Jaba Nura, Kumbi Sara Wario and Markos Abiso Erango
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:58
  5. Chronic viral infections caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis C (HCV), and hepatitis B (HBV) are common among patients with end-stage renal disease (ESKD). These infections were once con...

    Authors: José Ignacio Cerrillos-Gutiérrez, Ricardo Parra-Guerra, Alfredo Gutiérrez-Govea, Jorge Andrade-Sierra, Eduardo González-Espinoza, Daniel Nuño-Díaz, Martha Jessica Herrera-Rodríguez, Maribel Ávila-Morán, Ana Luisa Corona-Nakamura, Luz Yasmin Hinogiante-Segura and Claudia Alejandra Mendoza-Cerpa
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:57
  6. The World Health Organization has recommended a new method for HIV self-testing (HIVST) using oral fluid, intending to increase HIV testing rates, and linking individuals to medical care. Healthcare workers ar...

    Authors: Dinku Daniel, Habtamu Hasen, Yisak Sinebo, Tessema Bereku, Melese Mekuria, Zemzem Jemal, Mesganew Amare and Yitagesu Habtu
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:56
  7. Vertical transmission of HIV remains a major challenge in Guinea, especially, in low-resource rural areas. This paper presents the results of a pilot project designed to enhance the prevention of vertical tran...

    Authors: Soriba Camara, Tamba Mina Millimouno, Castro Gbêmêmali Hounmenou, Delphin Kolié, Kadio Jean-Jacques Olivier Kadio, Abdoulaye Sow, Sidikiba Sidibé and Alexandre Delamou
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:55
  8. Refugee HIV positive mothers experience significant obstacles in accessing, utilizing and adhering to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Identifying ART non-adherence can help in the development of interventions ai...

    Authors: Joan Tusabe, Joanita Nangendo, Michael Muhoozi and Herbert Muyinda
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:54
  9. China braces for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) surge after adjusting the “zero COVID” strategy. We aimed to evaluate and compare the prevalence of clinical symptoms of the Omicron variant infection among...

    Authors: Yuting Tan, Songjie Wu, Fangzhao Ming, Jie Liu, Gifty Marley, Aiping Yu, Yanhe Luo, Shi Zou, Wei Guo, Weiming Tang and Ke Liang
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:53
  10. Anemia is common and associated with increased morbidity among people with HIV (PWH). Classification of anemia using the mean corpuscular volume (MCV) can help investigate the underlying causative factors of a...

    Authors: Raynell Lang, Sally B. Coburn, M. John Gill, Amy C. Justice, Jennifer Grossman, Kelly A. Gebo, Michael A. Horberg, Angel M. Mayor, Michael J. Silverberg, Kathleen A. McGinnis, Brenna Hogan, Richard D. Moore and Keri N. Althoff
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:52
  11. In the US, 1.2 million people live with HIV (PWH). Despite having near-normal life expectancies due to antiretroviral therapy (ART), many PWH seek an HIV cure, even if it means risking their lives. This willin...

    Authors: Ilona Fridman, Nir Eyal, Karen A. Scherr, Judith S. Currier, Kenneth A. Freedberg, Scott D. Halpern, Daniel R. Kuritzkes, Monica Magalhaes, Kathryn I. Pollak and Peter A. Ubel
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:51
  12. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and reasons for nonadherence to cotrimoxazole prophylaxis therapy. A cross-sectional study was conducted among people living with HIV attending Ayder Comprehensive Spe...

    Authors: Gebrehiwot Teklay, Meryem Mohammedbrhan and Desilu Mahari Desta
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:50
  13. Effective management of antiretroviral therapy (ART) is crucial in combating the global HIV pandemic. This study, the first of its kind in Yemen, investigates the rate and determinants of switching from first-...

    Authors: Naif Mohammed Al-Haidary and Enas Abobakr Radman
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:49
  14. The Objective of this study was to examine change over time of prevalence of chronic diseases medications (CDM) prescriptions among People living with HIV (PLWH) in Belgium, using Pharmanet database from 2018 ...

    Authors: Dieudonné Ilboudo, Calypse Ngwasiri, Isabelle Savoye, Agnès Sommet, Dominique Van Beckhoven, Jean Cyr Yombi and Fati Kirakoya-Samadoulougou
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:48
  15. HIV/AIDS continues to be a significant contributor to illness and death, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. In this study, we conducted a qualitative assessment to understand Client and Healthcare Provider Pe...

    Authors: Simon Peter Katongole, Semei Christopher Mukama, Jane Nakawesi, Dedrix Bindeeba, Ezajob Simons, Andrew Mugisa, Catherine Senyimba, Eve Namitala, Robert Anguyo D. D. M. Onzima and Barbara Mukasa
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:47
  16. Males have accounted for a significant share of new HIV infections among young people in the recent years. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with risky sexual behaviors, including early sexua...

    Authors: Yingxue Dai, Yajie Li, Dinglun Zhou and Jianxin Zhang
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:46
  17. The rapid start of antiretroviral therapy (RSA) model initiates antiretroviral therapy (ART) as soon as possible after a new or preliminary diagnosis of HIV, in advance of HIV-1 RNA and other baseline laborato...

    Authors: William Valenti, Jacob Scutaru, Michael Mancenido, Ashley Zuppelli, Alexandra Danforth, Roberto Corales and Shealynn Hilliard
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:45
  18. Tuberculosis preventive therapy is vital in caring for HIV-positive individuals, as it prevents the progression from latent tuberculosis infection to tuberculosis disease. The aim of the study is to assess the...

    Authors: Alebachew Zewdu Tegegnework, Muluken Tessema Aemiro, Awraris Hailu Bilchut, Abinet Dagnaw Mekuria and Sisay Shewasinad Yehualashet
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:44
  19. Despite remarkable progress, HIV’s influence on global health remains firm, demanding continued attention. Understanding the effectiveness of third-line antiretroviral therapy in individuals who do not respond...

    Authors: Tegene Atamenta kitaw, Biruk Beletew Abate, Gizachew Yilak, Befkad Derese Tilahun, Abebe Merchaw Faris, Getachew Tesfaw Walle and Ribka Nigatu Haile
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:43
  20. Ethiopia’s viral suppression rate was less than 90% by 2020, and more than 10% of adult clients on ART in Woliso Town were unsuppressed at the end of March 2022. This study aims to identify determinants of vir...

    Authors: Worku Gidisa Ayana, Mulatu Ayana Hordofa and Abebe Dechasa Yadeta
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:42
  21. The World Health Organisation has implemented multiple HIV prevention policies and strived to achieve the 90-90-90 goal by 2020, achieving the 95-95-95 goal by 2030, which refers to 95% of patients living with...

    Authors: Hsun-Yin Huang, Yu-Ching Huang, Hsiu-Yun Lo, Pei-Chun Chan and Chia-Chi Lee
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:41
  22. Scholars recommend providing migrants living with HIV (MLWH) with free treatment, rapidly, once linked to care to optimize their HIV-related experiences and health outcomes. Quantitative evaluations of patient...

    Authors: Anish K. Arora, Serge Vicente, Kim Engler, David Lessard, Edmundo Huerta, Joel Ishak, Nadine Kronfli, Jean-Pierre Routy, Joseph Cox, Benoit Lemire, Marina Klein, Alexandra de Pokomandy, Lina Del Balso, Giada Sebastiani, Isabelle Vedel, Amélie Quesnel-Vallée…
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:40
  23. Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a major public health challenge in Ethiopia. The objective of this review was to assess the pooled magnitude of MTCT of HIV...

    Authors: Wolde Facha, Takele Tadesse, Eskinder Wolka and Ayalew Astatkie
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:39
  24. People with HIV/AIDS (PWHA) have 7–36 times greater risk for completed suicide associated with depression symptoms compared to general population. However, no study has sufficiently analyzed the mediating or m...

    Authors: Anualitha Uwiringiyimana, Japhet Niyonsenga, Kethina Gaju Lisette, Athanasie Bugenimana, Jean Mutabaruka and Augustin Nshimiyimana
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:38
  25. Despite the widespread use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in preventing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission, scant information on HIV drug resistance mutations (DRMs) has been gathered over the...

    Authors: Brian Eka Rachman, Siti Qamariyah Khairunisa, Citrawati Dyah Kencono Wungu, Tri Pudy Asmarawati, Musofa Rusli, Bramantono, M. Vitanata Arfijanto, Usman Hadi, Masanori Kameoka and Nasronudin
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:37
  26. The association between HIV infection and increased cardiometabolic risk, attributed to chronic inflammation in people living with HIV (PLWH) and/or antiretroviral therapy (ART) effects, has been inconsistent....

    Authors: Peter Vanes Ebasone, Anastase Dzudie, Nasheeta Peer, Donald Hoover, Qiuhu Shi, Hae-Young Kim, Ellen Brazier, Rogers Ajeh, Marcel Yotebieng, Denis Nash, Kathryn Anastos and Andre Pascal Kengne
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:36
  27. Despite the decreased incidence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Tanzania, the number of adolescents living with HIV is increasing. This study aimed to describe factors independently associated wit...

    Authors: Stella Emmanuel Mushy, Expeditho Mtisi, Simon Mkawe, Eric Mboggo, John Ndega, Khadija I. Yahya-Malima, Denice Kamugunya, Edwin Samuel Kilimba, Boniface S. Mlay, Aisa Muya and Frida Ngalesoni
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:35
  28. Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is an effective renal replacement modality in people with HIV (PWH) with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), particularly those with residual kidney function. Data on pharmacokinetics (PK...

    Authors: Sandra Abdul Massih, Mohamed G. Atta, Chloe L. Thio, Jeffrey A. Tornheim, Edward J. Fuchs, Rahul P. Bakshi, Mark A. Marzinke, Craig W. Hendrix and Ethel D. Weld
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:34
  29. HIV early infant diagnosis (HEID) at the centralized laboratory faces many challenges that impact the cascade of timely HEID. Point of Care (PoC) HEID has shown to reduce test turnaround times, allow for task ...

    Authors: Siriel Boniface, Anange Lwilla, Hellen Mahiga, Doreen Pamba, Otto Geisenberger, John France, Rebecca Mokeha, Lilian Njovu, Abisai Kisinda, Nyanda Elias Ntinginya, Michael Hoelscher, Arne Kroidl and Issa Sabi
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:33
  30. Intestinal parasitic infections (IP) are a major source of morbidity in people living with Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), particularly in resource-limited settings, mostly as a result of high viral load. ...

    Authors: Mengistu Endalamaw, Abel Alemneh, Gashaw Azanaw Amare, Abebe Fenta and Habtamu Belew
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:32
  31. Uganda Ministry of Health (MOH) recommends a first HIV DNA-PCR test at 4–6 weeks for early infant diagnosis (EID) of HIV-exposed infants (HEI) and immediate return of results. WHO recommends initiating antiret...

    Authors: Stella M. Migamba, Tamara Nsubuga Nyombi, Edirisa Juniour Nsubuga, Andrew Kwiringira, Augustina Delaney, Steven Ndugwa Kabwama, Mary Nakafeero, Benon Kwesiga, Daniel Kadobera, Phoebe Monalisa-Mayambala, Lilian Bulage, Alex Riolexus Ario and Julie R. Harris
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:31
  32. The COVID-19 pandemic has put the provision of health services globally at risk. In Sub-Saharan Africa, it had a major impact on HIV services. However, there is a lack of data on the post-pandemic period. This...

    Authors: Roberto Benoni, Francesco Cavallin, Virginia Casigliani, Annachiara Zin, Dara Giannini, Izilda Chaguruca, Vasco Cinturao, Fernando Chinene, Giulia Brigadoi, Daniele Donà, Giovanni Putoto and Carlo Giaquinto
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:29
  33. Self-management is the most important strategy to improve quality of life in patients with a chronic disease. Despite the increasing number of people living with HIV (PLWH) in low-income countries, very little...

    Authors: Tegene Legese Dadi, Yadessa Tegene, Nienke Vollebregt, Girmay Medhin and Mark Spigt
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:28
  34. Human genetic contribution to HIV progression remains inadequately explained. The type 1 interferon (IFN) pathway is important for host control of HIV and variation in type 1 IFN genes may contribute to diseas...

    Authors: Sara Bohnstedt Mørup, Preston Leung, Cavan Reilly, Brad T. Sherman, Weizhong Chang, Maja Milojevic, Ana Milinkovic, Angelike Liappis, Line Borgwardt, Kathy Petoumenos, Roger Paredes, Shweta S. Mistry, Cameron R. MacPherson, Jens Lundgren, Marie Helleberg, Joanne Reekie…
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:27
  35. Authors: Munyaradzi Mapingure, Innocent Chingombe, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Brian Moyo, Chesterfield Samba, Delight Murigo, Owen Mugurungi, Elliot Mbunge, Rutendo Birri Makota, Grant Murewanhema and Godfrey Musuka
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:26

    The original article was published in AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:18

  36. Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) reactions are the most common cause of immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) in HIV-positive infants who initiate antiretroviral therapy (ART). There is limited evid...

    Authors: Percina Machava, Winete Joaquim, Joseph Borrell, Shannon Richardson, Uneisse Cassia, Muhammad Sidat, Alice Maieca, Cláudia Massitela, Yara Quelhas, Cafrina Mucuila, Beatriz Elias, Massada da Rocha, H. Simon Schaaf and W. Chris Buck
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:25
  37. Erythema multiforme (EM) is an immune-mediated mucocutaneous condition characterized by hypersensitivity reactions to antigenic stimuli from infectious agents and certain drugs. The most commonly implicated in...

    Authors: Shumani Charlotte Manenzhe, Razia Abdool Gafaar Khammissa, Sindisiwe Londiwe Shangase and Mia Michaela Beetge
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:24
  38. Dolutegravir (DTG)-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) is currently the preferred first-line treatment for persons living with HIV (PLHIV) including children and adolescents in many low- and middle-income count...

    Authors: Irene Nakatudde, Elizabeth Katana, Eva Laker Agnes Odongpiny, Esther Alice Nalugga, Barbara Castelnuovo, Mary Glenn Fowler and Philippa Musoke
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:23
  39. Initiation of ART among people living with HIV (PLWH) having a CD4 count ≤ 350cells/µl, produces poor immunological recovery, putting them at a high risk of opportunistic infections. To mitigate this, PLWH on ...

    Authors: Silvano S. Twinomujuni, Esther C Atukunda, Jackson K. Mukonzo, Musinguzi Nicholas, Felicitas Roelofsen and Patrick E. Ogwang
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:22
  40. Maintaining people living with HIV (PLWHIV) in clinical care is a global priority. In the Metro Detroit area of Michigan, approximately 30% of PLWHIV are out of care. To re-engage lost-to-follow-up patients, W...

    Authors: L. V. Bonadonna, E. Guerrero, T. McClendon, S. Union, D. Kabbani, D. Wittmann, J. Cohn and J. Veltman
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:21
  41. HIV testing remains an important tool in identifying people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). An early diagnosis of HIV can lead to a prolonged life expectancy if treatment is initiated promptly. Indicator conditi...

    Authors: Lina Martina Würfel, Anja Potthoff, Sandeep Nambiar and Adriane Skaletz-Rorowski
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:20
  42. Syphilis is an infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. It is mainly transmitted through oral, vaginal and anal sex, in pregnancy and through blood transfusion. Syphilis develops in primary, secondary...

    Authors: Sukoluhle Khumalo, Yves Mafulu, Victor Williams, Normusa Musarapasi, Samson Haumba and Nkululeko Dube
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:19
  43. We conducted secondary data analysis using a biobehavioral survey dataset of 1538 MSM from Zimbabwe. Survey participants were screened for the four symptoms suggestive of tuberculosis infection using the WHO T...

    Authors: Munyaradzi Mapingure, Innocent Chingombe, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Brian Moyo, Chesterfield Samba, Delight Murigo, Owen Mugurungi, Elliot Mbunge, Rutendo Birri Makota, Grant Murewanhema and Godfrey Musuka
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:18

    The Correction to this article has been published in AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:26

  44. As the population of people with HIV ages, concerns over managing age-related comorbidities, polypharmacy, immune recovery, and drug-drug interactions while maintaining viral suppression have arisen. We presen...

    Authors: Sharon Walmsley, Don E. Smith, Miguel Górgolas, Pedro E. Cahn, Thomas Lutz, Karine Lacombe, Princy N. Kumar, Brian Wynne, Richard Grove, Gilda Bontempo, Riya Moodley, Chinyere Okoli, Michelle Kisare, Bryn Jones, Andrew Clark and Mounir Ait-Khaled
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:17
  45. Young female sex workers (YFSWs) face a higher risk of HIV infection compared to older workers, but there is a lack of comprehensive data on their sexual practices and HIV infection risks, which may present un...

    Authors: Olivier Mukuku, Yannick Nkiambi Kiakuvue, Georges Yumba Numbi, Bienvenu Mukuku Ruhindiza, Christian Kakisingi, Claude Mulumba Mwamba and Joe Kabongo Katabwa
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:16
  46. Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) is pivotal in extending the lives of people living with HIV (PLWH) and minimizing transmission. Rapid ART initiation, defined as commencing ART within seven days of HIV diagnosis, ...

    Authors: Cheng Chen, Hao Chen, Lingli Wu, Qin Gong and Jingchun He
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:15
  47. HIV partner disclosure rates remain low among pregnant women living with HIV in many African countries despite potential benefits for women and their families. Partner disclosure can trigger negative responses...

    Authors: Adelline Twimukye, Yussif Alhassan, Beate Ringwald, Thokozile Malaba, Landon Myer, Catriona Waitt, Mohammed Lamorde, Helen Reynolds, Saye Khoo and Miriam Taegtmeyer
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:14
  48. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a leading cause of death in people living with HIV. Myocardial fibrosis is well-described in HIV infection acquired in adulthood. We evaluate the burden of fibrosis by card...

    Authors: Jason L. Williams, Frances Hung, Elizabeth Jenista, Piers Barker, Hrishikesh Chakraborty, Raymond Kim, Andrew W. McCrary, Svati H. Shah, Nathan Thielman and Gerald S. Bloomfield
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:13
  49. Increased incidence of lifestyle diseases as side-effects of antiretroviral therapy (ART) have been reported in people living with HIV (PLWH). Few studies have evaluated obesity and hidden obesity in Japanese ...

    Authors: K. Konishi, H. Nakagawa, T. Asaoka, Y. Kasamatsu, T. Goto and M. Shirano
    Citation: AIDS Research and Therapy 2024 21:12