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Prophylaxie antirétrovirale après expositions non professionnelles au VIH à Abidjan (Cote d’Ivoire)
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Medecine & Maladies Infectieuses . Oct2010, Vol. 40 Issue 10, p574-581. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Abstract: Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the tolerability and adherence to all non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for cases of HIV exposure in Abidjan. Method: We retrospectively studied all post-exposure prophylaxis for non-occupational exposures to HIV prescribed from January 1st, 2000 to December 31st, 2007 in the Abidjan infectious diseases department. We analyzed the types of exposure, socio-demographic characteristics of patients, antiretroviral therapy regimens, adherence and tolerability, duration of the treatment, and post-exposure follow-up. Results: Over these eight years, we managed 128 consultations for non-professional exposures to HIV (50 male [39 %], 78 female patients [61 %]), average age 24.8 years (four–54 years). The most frequent exposures were due to rape (n =74), condom rupture (n =29), and occasional unprotected sex (n =21). The average delay before consultation was 20.8 hours. The antiretroviral chemoprophylaxis included a protease inhibitor in 93 % of the cases; 80.5 % of patients completed 28 days of chemoprophylaxis, while 8.6 % interrupted the treatment, and 10.9 % were lost to follow-up. The most frequent adverse effects were gastrointestinal, reported by 79 patients (61.7 %). Only 34 patients (26.6 %) returned for clinical and biological post-exposure follow-up with HIV control at third month, without documented seroconversion. Conclusion: Cases of sexual exposure to HIV are the main indication for post-exposure prophylaxis in Abidjan, except for occupational exposure to blood. However, post-exposure prophylaxis should be available in the units of primary care, such as emergencies departments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- French
- ISSN :
- 0399077X
- Volume :
- 40
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Medecine & Maladies Infectieuses
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 54739736
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.medmal.2010.04.008