Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome epidemic in adolescents from a Brazilian metropolis (1978-2017)
Taquette, Stella Regina; Rodrigues, Nádia Cristina Pinheiro.
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 53: e20190193, 2020. tab
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em Inglês
| LILACS | ID: biblio-1057301
Abstract
INTRODUCTION:
Prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus among adolescents is increasing. This study aimed to analyze this current situation in Rio de Janeiro City.METHODS:
This was a retrospective longitudinal study using secondary data from the National System of Notifiable Diseases database of cases in adolescents aged 13-19 years.RESULTS:
There were 885 acquired immunodeficiency syndrome cases from 1978 to 2017 and 445 human immunodeficiency virus new cases from 2014 to 2017. Over time, sexually transmitted human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome cases increase.CONCLUSIONS:
Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome epidemic in adolescents requires novel prevention policies.
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