Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Isam Mohamed Elkhidir

Publications

• Research Article
  HIV Seropositivity among Patients Presenting with Herpes Zoster Infection
  Author(s): Abubaker Omer Ali Abdalla, Isam Mohamed Elkhidir and Abdelgadir Ali BashirAbubaker Omer Ali Abdalla, Isam Mohamed Elkhidir and Abdelgadir Ali Bashir
  
  Background: Skin manifestations are usually the first presentation in HIV infection. Most common of these manifestations is herpes zoster. This study was carried out to determine HIV seroprevalence in patients with herpes zoster and to identify factors that may affect its prevalence. Methods: 40 patients were included in the study after clinical confirmation of herpes zoster. Every patient was interviewed privately to assess demographic, social and medical information. Data were obtained with high confidentiality. Blood samples were collected and tested for presence of antibodies against HIV.Khartoum. Results: Out of the 40 patients screened, 6 (15%) were found HIV seropositive, with significant association in patients with previous herpes zoster attack, history of traveling to endemic areas and sexually transmitted infections. Conclusion.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000413

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