Schistosomiasis is associated with incident HIV transmission and death in Zambia

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Authors

Kristin M. Wall · Emory University

William Kilembe · Rwanda Zambia HIV Research Group

Bellington Vwalika · Emory University

Cecile Dinh · Emory University

Paul Livingston · Emory University

Yeuk-Mui Lee · Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria

Shabir Lakhi ·

Abstract

Schistosome infections were associated with increased transmission of HIV from both sexes, acquisition of HIV in women, and increased progression to death in HIV+ women. Establishing effective prevention and treatment strategies for schistosomiasis, including in urban adults, may reduce HIV incidence and death in HIV+ persons living in endemic areas.

Topics & Keywords

Parasites and Host Interactions Global Maternal and Child Health Child Nutrition and Water Access

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases

Volume 12, Issue 12, pp. e0006902-e0006902

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0006902

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