Current HIV Research - Current Issue

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a significant global health challenge, necessitating rapid, sensitive, and accessible diagnostic tools. We examined recent advancements in electrochemical sensors for HIV gene detection, focusing on various sensing strategies, nanomaterial integration, and novel platform designs. Electrochemical sensors have demonstrated remarkable progress in HIV detection, offering hig Read More

Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) is a fundamental principle in the management of Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, significantly improving the quality of life for individuals living with the virus. However, the success of ART crucially depends on patient adherence to complex medication regimens that come with the therapy. Patients must meticulously adhere to their prescribed treatment plans to maintain vira Read More

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) damages or interferes with immune cell function and remains a serious worldwide public health concern. Many researchers have studied the virus since its discovery in an effort to better understand its immunopathogenesis and neuropathogenesis. For those who have access to efficient HIV prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care, HIV infection has now evolved into a chronic illness th Read More

Background/Objective Due to the impact of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection on personal and social life, people living with HIV (PLWH) are faced with several challenges and issues. Therefore, PLWH requires psychological interventions. The study aims were to create a suitable platform for psychological structures that empower them to address their issues effectively. In this regard, we evaluated the effect of Mi Read More

AimsIn people living with human immune deficiency (PLHIV), the rates of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, mixed types, and high-risk (HR) strains increase, while the virus clearance does not occur. Here, we report HPV genotyping in PLHIVs from Iran and the Middle East region for the first time.MethodsHPV genotyping in referring individuals from different provinces to our laboratory was evaluated over 2023-2024. For t Read More

BackgroundCirculating recombinant form (CRF) 01_AE and subtype C are two HIV-1 subtypes. In recent years, novel HIV-1 recombinant forms have become more and more prevalent in China; however, new HIV-1 CRF01_AE/C recombinant forms are less prevalent nationwide.ObjectiveOur study aimed to investigate new recombinant forms between different HIV-1 subtypes and evaluate their transmission risk among men who ha Read More

BackgroundFamily support is an important component of family-oriented care and a vital element in the care of patients with chronic illnesses, including HIV/AIDS. We investigated the association between perceived family support and depression among adolescents living with HIV in northern Nigeria.MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study on 125 adolescents (10-19 years of age) presenting for care at a large urban Read More

BackgroundAbout 10% of individuals with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) develop tuberculosis (TB) disease during their lifetime. People living with HIV (PLWH) have a significantly higher risk of developing tuberculosis disease from latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) compared to those without HIV. Many HIV treatment guidelines recommend screening and treating for LTBI.ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the LT Read More