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Trypanosoma cruziscreening in people living with HIV in the UK

Authors :
Ahmed, Nadia
Herbert, Sophie
Arenas-Pinto, Alejandro
Rickman, Hannah
Benn, Paul
Edwards, Simon G
Chiodini, Peter L
Grant, Alison D
Source :
International Journal of STD & AIDS; January 2024, Vol. 35 Issue: 1 p71-73, 3p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

People living with HIV (PLWH) are at higher risk of reactivation of Chagas disease, a neglected tropical disease, caused by Trypanosoma cruzi. There are no data from UK HIV clinics on the prevalence of T. cruzi. We implemented T. cruziscreening at our clinic as part of routine care for PLWH with epidemiological risk factors. Among 86 patients screened, none had positive serology: one seropositive patient was identified due to increased clinician awareness. Implementing T. cruziscreening as part of routine clinical care was feasible, though labour intensive and identified at-risk individuals.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09564624 and 17581052
Volume :
35
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
International Journal of STD & AIDS
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs65196977
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/09564624231202292