Characterization of Plasmodium falciparum infections among people living with HIV under antiretroviral and co-trimoxazole chemoprophylaxis in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although interactions between human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Plasmodium falciparum infections may lead to an exponential rise in their harmful impact on human health, few data exist on the prevalence of Plamodium species, the multiplicity of infection and molecular markers of antimalarial drug resistance, as well as clinical presentation of malaria infections in Congolese people living with HIV (PLWH). The aim of this study was to characterize malaria infection among PLWH receiving antiretroviral treatment (ART) and co-trimoxazole prophylaxis in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo.

Method

As part of follow-up activities, blood samples, socio-demographic and clinical data were collected from 683 PLWH aged from 1 month to 84 years (sex ratio male/female of 0.4) u

SUBMITTER: Djontu JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12729016 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature