The early period of infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has been associated
with higher infectiousness and, consequently, with more transmission events. Over the last …

We aim to provide a practical approach to assess anemia and its primary causes, both in
clinical settings and in the context of public health programs. Anemia remains a global …

The availability of potent antiretroviral therapy (ART) has transformed the HIV epidemic,
changing HIV disease from a fatal illness to a chronic, manageable condition. In higher …

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Introduction The prevalence of undiagnosed HIV is declining in Africa, and various HIV
testing approaches are finding lower positivity rates. In this context, the epidemiological …

Background Early antenatal care (ANC) reduces maternal and neonatal morbidity and
mortality through identification of pregnancy-related complications, yet 44% of Rwandan …

Background Limited comprehensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS is highlighted as one of the
major factors linked to the high prevalence of HIV among adolescents and young girls. Thus …

Identifying persons who have newly acquired HIV infections is critical for characterizing the
HIV epidemic direction. We analyzed pooled data from nationally representative Population …

Background: Adolescents living with HIV have elevated mental distress and suboptimal
antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence. Setting: Two urban clinics in Kigali, Rwanda …

Background Rwanda has identified several targeted HIV prevention strategies, such as
promotion of condom use and provision of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and pre-exposure …