Community-based survey of HCV and HIV coinfection in injection drug abusers in Sichuan Province of China.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To investigate the prevalence and risk factors of HCV/HIV coinfection in injection drug abusers (IDAs) in Lianshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan province, China.

Methods

From November 8, 2002 to November 29, 2002, a community-based survey was conducted to investigate the demographic characteristics, patterns of shared injectors devices and sexual behaviors in IDAs. Blood samples were also collected to test HCV and HIV infection. A total of 379 subjects were recruited in the study through community outreach and peer recruiting methods.

Results

Of the 379 IDAs, the HCV prevalence and HIV prevalence were 71.0% and 11.3%, respectively, and HCV/HIV coinfection was 11.3%. HCV infection was found in 100% and 67.3% of HIV-positive and HIV-negative IDAs, respectively

SUBMITTER: Ruan YH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4572760 | biostudies-literature | 2004 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature