Prevalent and Incident HIV Diagnoses among Entamoeba histolytica-Infected Adult Males: A Changing Epidemiology Associated with Sexual Transmission — Taiwan, 2006–2013
Journal
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Journal Volume
8
Journal Issue
10
Date Issued
2014
Author(s)
Abstract
Background: Sexually transmitted Entamoeba histolytica infection (EHI) has been increasingly recognized among men who have sex with men (MSM). We used the National Disease Surveillance Systems (NDSS) to identify prevalent and incident HIV diagnoses among adults with EHI and to determine the associated factors. Methodology: The NDSS collect demographic, clinical, and behavioral characteristics of case patients through physician reports and public health interviews. EHI was confirmed by polymerase-chain-reaction assays, histopathology, or serology with documented liver abscess. We linked NDSS databases to identify prevalent and incident HIV diagnoses among noninstitutionalized Taiwanese adults with confirmed EHI during 2006–2013. Cox proportional-hazards analysis was used to determine associated factors. Principal findings
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Other Subjects
acquired immune deficiency syndrome; adult; age; aged; amebiasis; anilingus; Article; female; gonorrhea; histopathology; hospitalization; human; Human immunodeficiency virus; Human immunodeficiency virus infection; human tissue; liver abscess; major clinical study; male; men who have sex with men; middle aged; oral sex; parasite prevalence; polymerase chain reaction; serology; sexual transmission; syphilis; Taiwan; urban area; Entamoebiasis; HIV Infections; male homosexuality; prevalence; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; syphilis; time; Adult; Entamoebiasis; Female; HIV Infections; Homosexuality, Male; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Prevalence; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Syphilis; Taiwan; Time Factors
Publisher
Public Library of Science
Type
journal article