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  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Guinea-Bissau has the world's highest prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 2 (HIV-2).
  • Since 1987, HIV-2 prevalence has been declining, while Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 1 (HIV-1) prevalence has been increasing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the prevalence and incidence changes of HIV-2 and HIV-1 in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau over 30 years.
  • To analyze the epidemiological trends of HIV-1 and HIV-2 in the capital city.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Bissau from November 2014 to February 2016, including 2601 adult participants.
  • Data from questionnaires and blood samples were compared with previous surveys to assess changes over time.
  • Incidence rates were estimated for HIV-2 and HIV-1 in specific periods.

Main Results:

  • Overall HIV prevalence decreased from 8.6% in 2006 to 6.7% in 2016.
  • HIV-2 prevalence (including dual infections) decreased from 4.4% to 2.8%, while HIV-1 prevalence decreased from 4.6% to 4%.
  • Incidence rates for HIV-2 and HIV-1 per 100 person-years decreased from 0.24 to 0.09 and 0.50 to 0.40, respectively, between 1996-2006 and 2006-2016.

Conclusions:

  • HIV-2 prevalence continues to decline in Guinea-Bissau.
  • HIV-1 prevalence shows signs of stabilization.
  • Observed trends may be attributed to HIV-2's lower pathogenicity and shifts in risk behaviors.