Prevalence and Risk Factors of Human Herpes Virus Type 8 (HHV-8), Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1), and Syphilis among Female Sex Workers in Malindi, Kenya

Abstract

The prevalence of Human Herpes Virus type 8 (HHV-8), Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and syphilis is high in Sub- Saharan Africa. Studies on HHV-8 in Kenya are few and data on its coinfection with HIV and syphilis scanty. This crosssectional study among female sex workers (FSWs) in Malindi, Kenya, aimed to determine the prevalence of HHV-8, HIV, and syphilis mono/coinfections and identify associated risk factors. A total of 268 FSWs consented and were administered a structured questionnaire and screened for antibodies against HHV-8, HIV, and syphilis following the National Guidelines. FSWs positive for HHV-8 were 67/268 (25%), HIV 44/268 (16.4%), and 6/268 (2.24%) for syphilis. Eight out of 67 (12%) tested positive for HHV- 8/HIV and 2/67 (3%) for HHV-8/syphilis coinfections. Married FSWs had higher odds of HHV-8 infection (OR 2.90, 95%, and P=0.043). Single marital status was inversely associated (OR 0.46, 95% CI 0.23-0.94, and P=0.034) with HIV infection. HIV was associated with increasing age (OR 14.79, P

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M., N (2024). Prevalence and Risk Factors of Human Herpes Virus Type 8 (HHV-8), Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1), and Syphilis among Female Sex Workers in Malindi, Kenya. Afribary. Retrieved from https://track.afribary.com/works/prevalence-and-risk-factors-of-human-herpes-virus-type-8-hhv-8-human-immunodeficiency-virus-1-hiv-1-and-syphilis-among-female-sex-workers-in-malindi-kenya

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M., Nzivo "Prevalence and Risk Factors of Human Herpes Virus Type 8 (HHV-8), Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1), and Syphilis among Female Sex Workers in Malindi, Kenya" Afribary. Afribary, 04 Jun. 2024, https://track.afribary.com/works/prevalence-and-risk-factors-of-human-herpes-virus-type-8-hhv-8-human-immunodeficiency-virus-1-hiv-1-and-syphilis-among-female-sex-workers-in-malindi-kenya. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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M., Nzivo . "Prevalence and Risk Factors of Human Herpes Virus Type 8 (HHV-8), Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1), and Syphilis among Female Sex Workers in Malindi, Kenya". Afribary, Afribary, 04 Jun. 2024. Web. 23 Nov. 2024. < https://track.afribary.com/works/prevalence-and-risk-factors-of-human-herpes-virus-type-8-hhv-8-human-immunodeficiency-virus-1-hiv-1-and-syphilis-among-female-sex-workers-in-malindi-kenya >.

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M., Nzivo . "Prevalence and Risk Factors of Human Herpes Virus Type 8 (HHV-8), Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1), and Syphilis among Female Sex Workers in Malindi, Kenya" Afribary (2024). Accessed November 23, 2024. https://track.afribary.com/works/prevalence-and-risk-factors-of-human-herpes-virus-type-8-hhv-8-human-immunodeficiency-virus-1-hiv-1-and-syphilis-among-female-sex-workers-in-malindi-kenya

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Human Herpes Virus Type 8 (HHV-8), Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1), and Syphilis among Female Sex Workers in Malindi, Kenya

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