Genital Herpes in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infected Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 758-772
Author(s):  
Stella Sunur ◽  
Izazi Hari Purwoko ◽  
Yulia Farida Yahya ◽  
Raden Pamudji
Keyword(s):  
Genital Herpes ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Symptomatic Treatment ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Sexual Transmitted Infection ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hiv Acquisition ◽  
Risk Of Hiv Acquisition ◽  
Common Infection

Genital herpes is a recurrent, lifelong sexual transmitted infection caused by HSV, especially type 2. Genital herpes is the most common infection in HIV patient. HSV-2 can increase the risk of HIV acquisition 2 to 3 times. Clinical manifestations of genital herpes can be different between HIV- infected and non-HIV patients. HIV-infected patients have a high risk of developing chronic and severe genital ulcers with atypical manifestation, prolonged healing, and resistant to treatment, depends on CD4 count. Genital herpes can be diagnosed based on history, clinical manifestation, laboratory and histopathologic examination. Management of genital herpes includes education and counseling patients and sexual partners, systemic antiviral, and symptomatic treatment.

scholarly journals The South African Nurse’s Knowledge of Occupational Human Immunodeficiency Virus Postexposure Prophylaxis in the Era of Controlled and Stable HIV Prevalence

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (21) ◽  
pp. 7784 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melitah Molatelo Rasweswe ◽  
Mmapheko Doriccah Peu
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Hiv Infections ◽  
Hiv Prevalence ◽  
Postexposure Prophylaxis ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Healthcare Settings ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hiv Acquisition ◽  
Risk Of Hiv Acquisition

Knowledge is a crucial aspect of nursing. Nurses, just like any other healthcare workers (HCWs), are empowered with the knowledge of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP) protocol to be followed, including post-exposure to blood and body fluids (BBFs). The utilization of HIV PEP demonstrated its capabilities to prevent HCWs from HIV infections. However, the practice in healthcare settings remains a challenge, as many HCWs do not adhere to the protocol. This study investigated how knowledgeable nurses are about HIV PEP in the era of controlled and stable HIV prevalence. Ninety-four nurses completed a self-administered questionnaire to provide information. A biostatistician assisted with data analysis, using Microsoft Excel converted to the STATA 13 format. Most (77.0%) were female with a mean age of 30 ± 9 years. The degree of knowledge was low, although the results showed that 90.43% of nurses had been informed about HIV PEP. Eighty (84%) did not know where to access HIV PEP, and (55.32%) were unaware of HIV PEP guidelines. A comparison between knowledge and work experience revealed that those with five years and less experience are less knowledgeable. There is a need to improve nurses’ knowledge of HIV PEP to reduce the risk of HIV acquisition from work-related activities.

Incident and prevalent herpes simplex virus type 2 infection increases risk of HIV acquisition among women in Uganda and Zimbabwe

AIDS ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 21 (12) ◽  
pp. 1515-1523 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joelle M Brown ◽  
Anna Wald ◽  
Alan Hubbard ◽  
Kittipong Rungruengthanakit ◽  
Tsungai Chipato ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Simplex Virus ◽  
Herpes Simplex ◽  
Virus Type ◽  
Herpes Simplex Virus Type ◽  
Hiv Acquisition ◽  
Risk Of Hiv Acquisition ◽  
Simplex Virus

scholarly journals Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis of Syphilis in HIV Patient

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 1153-1164
Author(s):  
Mutia Devi ◽  
Izazi Hari Purwoko ◽  
Suroso Adi Nugroho ◽  
Inda Astri Aryani ◽  
Susanti Budiamal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Treponema Pallidum ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Skin Barrier ◽  
Sexual History ◽  
Syphilis Infection ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Syphilis Treatment

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum (T. Palladium). Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system, decreased the number of CD4 cells that makes the immune system decrease, and facilitates syphilis infection. Syphilis increased the risk of spreading HIV infection with skin barrier destruction. The diagnosis of syphilis is made based on a complete history, including sexual history, clinical manifestations, and examination. The treatment of syphilis with HIV and without HIV similar, penicillin is still the gold standard for syphilis treatment with HIV. Prevention of syphilis with HIV are educated, screening for syphilis and other sexually transmitted infections, as well as early detection and therapy of partners. The prognosis for syphilis in HIV is worse than for syphilis without HIV.

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