Imidazole: Having Versatile Biological Activities by Amita Verma, Sunil Joshi, Deepika Singh

“…The imidazole derivatives possess extensive spectrum of biological activities such as antibacterial, anticancer, antitubercular, antifungal, analgesic, and anti-HIV activities. This paper aims to review the biological activities of imidazole during the past years.…”
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Female genital schistosomiasis is a neglected public health problem in Tanzania: Evidence from a scoping review. by Gladys Mbwanji, Humphrey D Mazigo, Jane K Maganga, Jennifer A Downs

“…This review emphasizes integration of delivery of FGS related services in primary health care systems through the reproductive health clinics which covers sexually transmitted infections, HIV and cervical cancer screening. These actions are essential if this neglected gynecological disease is to be addressed in Tanzania.…”
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Social constructions of “being faithful” among university students and the implications for their reception of partner-fidelity messages by Abraham Mulwo, Keyan Grey Tomaselli, L Dalrymple

“…The discussions are based on the results of a PhD study conducted at three universities in KwaZulu-Natal to explore students’ responses to communication and media strategies relating to the prevention of infection with HIV through abstinence, being faithful to one partner and the correct and consistent use of condoms. …”
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3D QSAR Studies of DAMNI Analogs as Possible Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors by S. Ganguly, V. Gopalakrishnan

“…The non-nucleoside inhibitors of HIV-1-reverse transcriptase (NNRTIs) are an important class of drugs employed in antiviral therapy. …”
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The Role of Psychology Towards Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing in South Africa by Ntombophelo Sithole-Tetani

“…The third SDG, ‘Good Health and Wellbeing,’ aims to ensure healthy lives, promote well-being for all ages, and halt and reverse global illnesses such as HIV, tuberculosis, and the COVID-19 pandemic, etc. …”
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A Case of Recurrent Cryptococcal Meningoencephalitis in an Immunocompetent Female by Negin Niknam, Negar Niknam, Kola Dushaj, Erfidia Restrepo

“…Recurrence of infection after initial treatment is not uncommon in HIV positive patients, Kaya et al. (2012) and Illnait-zaragozí et al. (2010). …”
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Biophysical and Structural Studies on the Capsid Protein of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1: A New Drug Target? by José L. Neira

“…It is caused by a retrovirus, HIV, whose mature capsid (enclosing the RNA with other proteins) is formed by the assembly of several hundred copies of a protein, CA*. …”
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AIDS and discrimination: Points of view of a group of adolescents and persons that live with the human immune-deficiency virus. by Ana María Molina Gómez, Yuniet Rojas Mesa, Jorge García Cuesta, María Elinor Dulzaides Iglesias, Oristela Mora Rodríguez

“…<strong>Background:</strong> Since the beginnings of the Infection with HIV, mankind has been greatly concerned. This disease emerged with a series of stigmata, injuring personal integrity of those who suffer from it. …”
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A Case of Spondyloarthritis in Patient Affected by Unicentric Castleman’s Disease Effectively Managed with Surgery Resection and Tocilizumab Treatment by M. Filippini, S. Cartella, O. Bonzanini, E. Morello, A. Tincani

“…She had a history of hyaline-vascular unicentric Castleman’s disease (HBV, HIV, and HHV-8 negative) treated with surgery resection. …”
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Pneumocystis Pneumonia Presenting as an Enlarging Solitary Pulmonary Nodule by Krunal Bharat Patel, James Benjamin Gleason, Maria Julia Diacovo, Nydia Martinez-Galvez

“…Although Pneumocystis pneumonia most commonly occurs in patients with HIV/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and with diffuse infiltrates, the diagnosis should not be overlooked when only a solitary nodule is present.…”
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Risk Factors for Tuberculosis by Padmanesan Narasimhan, James Wood, Chandini Raina MacIntyre, Dilip Mathai

“…Along with well-established risk factors (such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), malnutrition, and young age), emerging variables such as diabetes, indoor air pollution, alcohol, use of immunosuppressive drugs, and tobacco smoke play a significant role at both the individual and population level. …”
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Etiologi dan Patofisiologi Kardiomiopati Dilatasi by Putri Yeantesa, Yerizal Karani

“…Pada 20-30% pasien selebihnya berhubungan dengan fenomena genetik, inflamasi dan imunologi seperti miokarditis; sedangkan sisanya akibat penyakit jantung iskemik, hipertensi, infeksi HIV, toksik, dan beberapa penyebab lain. Jelas sekarang bahwa tidak hanya sistem saraf simpatik dan sistem renin-angiotensin-aldosteron yang penting bagi perkembangan gagal jantung pada DCM. …”
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RNA Viruses: ROS-Mediated Cell Death by Mohammad Latif Reshi, Yi-Che Su, Jiann-Ruey Hong

“…This review focuses on RNA viruses and retroviruses, giving particular attention to the human influenza virus, Hepatitis c virus (HCV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and the aquatic Betanodavirus. Oxidative stress via RNA virus infections can contribute to several aspects of viral disease pathogenesis including apoptosis, loss of immune function, viral replication, inflammatory response, and loss of body weight. …”
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Update on Babesiosis by Edouard Vannier, Peter J. Krause

“…People over the age of 50 years and immunocompromised individuals are at the highest risk of severe disease, including those with malignancy, HIV, lacking a spleen, or receiving immunosuppressive drugs. …”
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The Prevalence and Risk Factors for Low Birth Weight among Term Newborns in Adwa General Hospital, Northern Ethiopia by Yisak Gebregzabiherher, Abera Haftu, Solomon Weldemariam, Haftom Gebrehiwet

“…The risk factors were mothers aged less than 20 years, mothers whose pregnancy was desired, mothers with a history of abortion, and mothers with normal hemoglobin, iron with folic acid, and HIV status. Conclusion. The burden of LBW obtained in this study was in the same range as in some other countries.…”
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Late Relapse of Previous Pulmonary Cryptococcosis With Symptoms Resembling Cerebral Infarction: A Case Report by Anatoli Pinchuk, Gernot Geginat, Volker Rickerts, Belal Neyazi, Klaus Peter Stein, Christian Mawrin, I. Erol Sandalcioglu, Ali Rashidi

“…This case report presents a patient with cerebral infarction, who was HIV-negative but had been on long-term cortisone therapy. …”
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Esophageal Candidiasis: Current Updates by Abdimajid Ahmed Mohamed, Xin-liang Lu, Faycal Awaleh Mounmin

“…Immunocompromised patients are most at risk, including patients with HIV/AIDS, leukemia, diabetics, and those who are receiving corticosteroids, radiation, and chemotherapy. …”
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A Case Report of Monkeypox in a 4-Year-Old Boy from the DR Congo: Challenges of Diagnosis and Management by Anna Korsgaard Eltvedt, Michael Christiansen, Anja Poulsen

“…Furthermore, closer contact between humans and bush animals could play a role along with the ongoing difficulties of controlling HIV in the same geographical area. MP remains a diagnostic challenge. …”
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Cytomegalovirus Associated Duodenal Ulcer and Duodenitis in a Malnourished Pediatric Patient by Rachel Bernard, Ghanim Aljomah, Emily Klepper, Elizabeth McDonough

“…Apart from malnutrition, other causes of immune deficiency were eliminated from the differential diagnosis due to negative HIV PCR and normal immunoglobulins. While on antiviral treatment, her viral load of 1080 IU/mL trended to resolution and her liver enzymes normalized. …”
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HHV8-Negative Primary Effusion Lymphoma of B-Cell Lineage: Two Cases and a Comprehensive Review of the Literature by Neeraj Saini, Ephraim P. Hochberg, Erica A. Linden, Smita Jha, Heinz K. Grohs, Aliyah R. Sohani

“…The neoplastic lymphoid cells are frequently infected with human herpes virus 8 (HHV8), also known as Kaposi sarcoma herpes virus (KSHV). We describe two HIV-negative patients who presented with primary effusion lymphoma of B-cell lineage involving the pleural cavity, but whose tumor cells lacked infection by HHV8. …”
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