| Title | Evaluation of HIV infection in febrile patients visiting health centers in Lagos, Nigeria. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2022 |
| Authors | Akinnusi, OO, Bello, AJ, Adeleye, IA, Nutor, JJohn |
| Journal | BMC Res Notes |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pagination | 71 |
| Date Published | 2022 Feb 19 |
| ISSN | 1756-0500 |
| Keywords | Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Fever, HIV Infections, Humans, Malaria, Male, Nigeria, Prevalence |
| Abstract | OBJECTIVE: Acute febrile infections compatible with malaria are the most prevalent presentation at sub-Saharan African health clinics, accounting for 30-50% of outpatient visits. Acute human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection can mimic acute malaria symptoms. As a result, screening people with malaria symptoms for HIV infection is critical. The goal of our study was to find out how common HIV infection was among feverish patients. RESULTS: Out of the 310 individuals screened, 9 (3.0%) had HIV-1 infection, with 5 (55.5%) being females and 4 (44.4%) being males. This study found no evidence of HIV-2 infection or HIV-1/HIV-2 co-infection. HIV infection was found in 1-3% of patients with probable malaria at different sites in Lagos, Nigeria. |
| DOI | 10.1186/s13104-022-05961-0 |
| Alternate Journal | BMC Res Notes |
| PubMed ID | 35183247 |
| PubMed Central ID | PMC8858461 |
