Seroprevalence and risk factors for Kaposi's Sarcoma associated herpesvirus among men who have sex with men in Shanghai, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to facilitate the understanding of the transmission route and risk factors that might contribute to the infection of Kaposi's sarcoma associated herpesvirus (KSHV) among men who have sex with men (MSM).

Methods

A cross-sectional study of 520 subjects was conducted in Shanghai, China in 2020. Plasma samples were collected and screened for KSHV, HIV, HBV, HCV, and syphilis. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to explore potential correlates of KSHV infection.

Results

The overall seroprevalence of KSHV was 43.8%, with an adjusted value of 29.8% according to the sensitivity and specificity of the KSHV screening assay. Individuals with lower levels of monthly income (Chi-sqaure_trend = 4.11, P = 0.04

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9887846 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature