Correlation between HIV and HCV in Brazilian prisoners: evidence for parenteral transmission inside prison

Burattini, Marcelo Nascimento; Massad, Eduardo; Rozman, Mauro Abrahão; Azevedo, Rebeca Souza; Carvalho, HB

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“…The present study follows the path of a long line of research investigating HIV transmission dynamics in socially vulnerable communities of Brazil (Burattini et al 3 The group here studied was characterized by a predominance of males with low educational and economic levels, subjected to parenteral and sexual exposures to HIV infection and other STIs. Fifty percent of the subjects reported having had more than 10 sexual partners in lifetime (with 25% reporting more than 20 partners) and 10% reported intravenous drug use, though this is an illicit practice in Brazil.…”

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HIV infection and related risk behaviors in a community of recyclable waste collectors of Santos, Brazil

Rozman¹,

Alves²,

Porto³

et al. 2008

Rev. Saúde Pública

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HIV infection and related risk behaviors in a community of recyclable waste collectors of Santos, BrazilInfecção por HIV e comportamentos de risco relacionados em coletores de lixo de Santos, Brasil ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To estimate the seroprevalence of HIV, hepatitis B and C and syphilis and to describe risk behaviors associated to their transmission among recyclable waste collectors. METHODS:A seroepidemiological survey was carried out in the city of Santos, Southeastern Brazil, in 2005. A total of 315 individuals were enrolled in the survey, of which 253 subjects underwent serological testing HIV, hepatitis B and C and syphilis. Statistical analysis consisted of univariate and bivariate analyses (cross-tabulation and odds ratio) and multivariate analysis (by logistic regression), relating HIV infection with established risk behaviors and seropositivity. RESULTS:Overall seroprevalences were: HIV, 8.9%; hepatitis B, 34.4%; hepatitis C, 12.4%; and syphilis, 18.4%. Subjects were characterized by a predominance of males with low educational and economic levels, subjected to parenteral and sexual exposures to HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Multivariate analysis results indicated that risk factors for both sexually and parenterally related exposure were signifi cantly associated with HIV in this community. CONCLUSIONS:Seroprevalences found in the study were approximately 10 to 12 times higher than the national average. These communities are socially marginalized and generally not recognized by national programs as potentially endangered populations.

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HIV infection and related risk behaviors in a community of recyclable waste collectors of Santos, Brazil

Rozman¹,

Alves²,

Porto³

et al. 2008

Rev. Saúde Pública

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“…Estudios previos señalan el uso de drogas intravenosas como factor determinante en la adquisición de la infección por el virus de la hepatitis C en instituciones carcelarias (12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17) Prevalencia de hepatitis C en reclusos tamaño de la muestra estudiada no se puede descartar que los hábitos sexuales y el uso de tatuajes jueguen un papel en la transmisión de la infección en la cárcel de Sabaneta, Maracaibo.…”

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“…En centros penitenciarios, la mayoría de los prisioneros presentan conductas de alto riesgo para infecciones de transmisión parenteral y sexual, y algunas de ellas propician la adquisición de la infección por el virus de la hepatitis C. Estudios realizados en estas poblaciones indican que el principal factor de riesgo, es el uso de drogas intravenosas (12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17).…”

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Baja prevalencia de la infección por el virus de la hepatitis C en una población de reclusos, Maracaibo, Venezuela

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Introducción. Las conductas de alto riesgo presentes en los centros de reclusión incrementan la probabilidad de transmisión de la infección por el virus de la hepatitis C. En Venezuela no se han realizado estudios del virus en estos centros, por lo que se desconoce la relevancia de la infección en ellos. Objetivo. Estimar la prevalencia del virus de la hepatitis C y los posibles factores de riesgos involucrados en la transmisión del virus en reclusos de la cárcel de Sabaneta, Maracaibo, Venezuela. Material y métodos. Se seleccionó una población de 200 reclusos de un total de 1.000.Las edades estaban comprendidas entre 18 y 69 años (media ± DE: 31,62 ± 9,93 años). La detección de anticuerpos contra el virus de la hepatitis C se realizó por duplicado mediante el método inmunoenzimático ELISA de IV generación y por el método de inmunoblot INNO-LIA HCV®, ambos de Innogenetic Lab (Bélgica). El ARN viral se detectó por la técnica de reacción en cadena de la polimerasa, previa transcripción inversa, RT-PCR. Resultados. La frecuencia obtenida con el método ELISA fue de 5% (10/200) y 3/200 (1,5%) individuos fueron positivos, a la vez, con los métodos de INNO-LIA y RT-PCR. Conclusiones. La prevalencia de la infección por el virus de la hepatitis C en esta población fue baja, lo que evidencia la baja circulación del virus en el reclusorio. El principal factor de riesgo para la adquisición de la infección, al parecer, es el uso de drogas intravenosas.Palabras clave: hepatitis C, prevalencia, prisioneros, Venezuela. Low prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection in a prisoner population from Maracaibo, VenezuelaIntroduction. The high risk behaviors observed in prison centers have favored the transmission of hepatitis C virus infection. The main risk factor to acquire hepatitis C virus infection seems to be the use of intravenous drugs. In Venezuela, the prevalence of the infection in these centers is unknown since studies of the hepatitis C virus there are lacking. Objective. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of hepatitis C virus and the risk factors involved in the transmission in prisoner populations. Material and methods. A sample of 200 prisoners was studied from Sabaneta Jail, Maracaibo, Venezuela. The ages were between 18-69 years (average ± DS: 31.6±9.9 years). Serum samples were tested by a fourth generation enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay ELISA and a confirmatory assay INNO-LIA. Both kits were from Innogenetic Laboratories N.V. (Belgium). Viral RNA was tested by the reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction technique (RT-PCR). Results. The ELISA assay determined a hepatitis C virus prevalence of 5.0% (10/200); 3/200 (1.5%) individuals were positive by both INNO-LIA and RT-PCR tests.

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Este trabalho objetivou investigar a prevalência de infecção pelo vírus da hepatite C e identificar possíveis fatores de risco para sua transmissão, em 406 indivíduos portadores do vírus da imunodeficiência humana 16% (IC: 12,[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]6Indivíduos portadores do vírus da imunodeficiência humana (VIH) estão freqüentemente co-infectados com outros vírus, incluindo-se os das hepatites. A possibilidade de associação do VIH com o vírus da hepatite C (VHC) em um mesmo indivíduo está facilitada, uma vez que apresentam vias de contágio semelhantes.

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Hepatite C: prevalência e fatores de risco entre portadores do VIH/SIDA em Belém, Pará, na Amazônia brasileira

Monteiro

Nascimento

Passos

et al. 2004

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

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RESUMO Este trabalho objetivou investigar a prevalência de infecção pelo vírus da hepatite C e identificar possíveis fatores de risco para sua transmissão, em 406 indivíduos portadores do vírus da imunodeficiência humana 16% (IC: 12,[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]6Indivíduos portadores do vírus da imunodeficiência humana (VIH) estão freqüentemente co-infectados com outros vírus, incluindo-se os das hepatites. A possibilidade de associação do VIH com o vírus da hepatite C (VHC) em um mesmo indivíduo está facilitada, uma vez que apresentam vias de contágio semelhantes. Assim, grande número de situações consideradas de risco são comuns a ambos. Alguns trabalhos sugerem a ocorrência de interações biológicas entre esses vírus, na presença de co-infecção determinando, assim, alterações no curso clínico e mesmo no processo de transmissão dessas infecções. No entanto, o tema ainda é controverso, necessitando de mais estudos para que se possa obter conclusões mais definitivas. Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical 37 (Suplemento II), 2004HEPATOLOGIA TROPICAL

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Correlation between HIV and HCV in Brazilian prisoners: evidence for parenteral transmission inside prison

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HIV infection and related risk behaviors in a community of recyclable waste collectors of Santos, Brazil

HIV infection and related risk behaviors in a community of recyclable waste collectors of Santos, Brazil

Baja prevalencia de la infección por el virus de la hepatitis C en una población de reclusos, Maracaibo, Venezuela

Hepatite C: prevalência e fatores de risco entre portadores do VIH/SIDA em Belém, Pará, na Amazônia brasileira

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