Seroprevalence of HIV-2 in and around Nagpur
Seroprevalence of HIV-2
Keywords:
HIV-2, seroprevalence, coinfectionAbstract
Backround: Human immunodeficiency virus type 2 (HIV- 2) belongs to the family Retroviridae and is morphologically similar to HIV-1. Reliable and up-to- date information on the HIV-2 epidemic in India is still lacking. Methodology: We conducted this study to know the seroprevalence of HIV-2 in our region. Results: A total 15046 samples were screened at ICTC that includes 6343 from ANC mothers and 8703 samples from direct walk-in clients and referred patients.for HIV-2 antibodies. Also, we found 9 (0.10%) samples positive for HIV-2. One patient was coinfected with HIV-1 and HIV-2. There were no HIV-2 positive cases in ANC and paediatric age group. Conclusion: As HIV-2 is being reported from various parts of the country and its treatment modalities differ from HIV-1 hence screening for HIV-2 should be carried out routinely. [Gedam D NJIRM 2015; 6(2):54-56]
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