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Correlates of Human Herpesvirus-8 Seropositivity Among U.S. Military Members Recently Infected With Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases . Sep2003, Vol. 30 Issue 9, p713-718. 6p. 6 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- Background: Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), the cause of Kaposi's sarcoma, is common among HIV-infected persons. The exact route of transmission of HHV-8 in various populations is still debated. Goal: The goal was to define the correlates of HHV-8 infection among men recently infected with human immunodeficiency virus. Study Design: Three hundred forty-two HIV-infected U.S. military men were evaluated using a questionnaire regarding potential risk factors and laboratory data, including HHV-8, herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2), syphilis, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C serologies. Results: The seroprevalence of HHV-8 was 32%. HHV-8 was significantly associated with hepatitis B seropositivity (odds ratio [OR], 2.44; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.5-4.1), and black ethnicity was negatively associated with HHV-8 (OR, 0.6; 95% CI, 0.3-0.9) in the multivariate analysis. HHV-8 was not associated with drug use or hepatitis C seropositivity. Among men who have sex with men (MSM), HHV-8 infection correlated with hepatitis B seropositivity (OR, 2.2; 95% CI, 1.1-4.3) and HSV-2 (OR, 2.6; 95% CI, 1.4-4.9). Among heterosexuals, the correlates of HHV-8 were different; blacks as compared with whites (OR, 0.3; 95% CI, 0.1-0.8) and married versus single status (OR, 0.4; 95% CI, 0.2-0.9) were associated with a lower rate of HHV-8 infection. Among heterosexuals, hepatitis B, HSV-2, and sexual behaviors were not associated with HHV-8. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- *HERPESVIRUSES
*HIV infections
*DISEASES in military personnel
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01485717
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 10890834
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/01.OLQ.0000078627.30743.4A