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Enteric viruses associated with HIV infection in Tanzanian children with chronic diarrhea

J P Cegielski1, A E Msengi, S E Miller

  • 1Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA.

Pediatric AIDS and HIV Infection
|October 1, 1994
PubMed

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Small round structured viruses (SRSV) may be linked to chronic diarrhea in HIV-infected Tanzanian children. Further research is needed to confirm this association in pediatric populations.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Viral Gastroenteritis
  • HIV/AIDS Research

Background:

  • Chronic diarrhea is a significant health issue in children, particularly in resource-limited settings.
  • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection can exacerbate gastrointestinal problems, including chronic diarrhea.
  • Identifying specific viral etiologies is crucial for effective management and prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between specific enteric viruses and HIV infection in children experiencing chronic diarrhea.
  • To compare viral prevalence in HIV-infected children with chronic diarrhea versus HIV-uninfected children and controls.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was conducted at a major national teaching hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
  • Enteric viruses in fecal specimens were identified using electron microscopy (EM).
  • The study included HIV-infected children, HIV-uninfected children with chronic diarrhea, and children without diarrhea, aged 15 months to 5 years.

Main Results:

  • Small round structured viruses (SRSV) were found to be more frequent in HIV-infected children with chronic diarrhea compared to HIV-uninfected children (prevalence ratio = 6.09).
  • Rotavirus and coronavirus-like particles (CVLP) did not show a significant association with HIV infection status in children with chronic diarrhea.
  • The findings suggest a potential link between SRSV and HIV-related chronic diarrhea in this pediatric cohort.

Conclusions:

  • Small round structured viruses (SRSV) may be associated with chronic diarrhea in HIV-infected children in Tanzania.
  • The study highlights the need for larger, confirmatory research to validate these findings.
  • Understanding viral co-infections in HIV-positive children is essential for improving clinical outcomes.
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