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DOCN M94A3131
TI Gastrointestinal parasites and HIV-1 in Ugandan male adults.
DT 9412
AU Mugyenyi P; Tugume S; Lutalo T; Kibende S; Joint Clinical Research
Centre, Kampala, Uganda.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):147 (abstract no. PB0016). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94369444
AB OBJECTIVE: To determine any association between gastro-intestinal tract
parasites (GITPs) and HIV-1 serostatus among young Ugandan male adults.
METHOD: Stool and blood samples of 1034 randomly selected males were
examined for presence of GITPs and HIV-1 sero status respectively. Any
association between particular GITPs found and HIV status was
investigated using Chi square tests of association. RESULTS: 307 (29.7%)
of the study group were HIV-1 sero positive. The most common parasites
found were Hookworm (26.9%), S. mansoni (5.4%), E. vermicularis (3.9%),
T. Tricuris (3.2%) and S. stercolaris (2.5%). There was a significant
association between present/absence of Hookworm and HIV-1 sero status (p
= 0.004). No other association was found. CONCLUSION: The data suggests
an association between HIV-1 positivity and Hookworm infestation. As
Hookworm infestation and HIV-1 presence are highest in the tropics, such
an association may be a co-factor and adversely affect progression to
AIDS. This relationship and other intestinal parasites need to be
investigated.
DE Adult Gastrointestinal Diseases/COMPLICATIONS/EPIDEMIOLOGY/
*PARASITOLOGY Hookworm Infections/COMPLICATIONS/EPIDEMIOLOGY Human
HIV Seropositivity/*COMPLICATIONS *HIV-1 Male Parasitic
Diseases/*COMPLICATIONS/EPIDEMIOLOGY Random Allocation
Schistosomiasis/COMPLICATIONS/EPIDEMIOLOGY Uganda MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).