Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and coronavirus disease 2019; impact on vulnerable populations and harnessing lessons learnt from HIV programmes. (May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cordie, A.; AbdAllah, M.; Vergori, A.; Kharono, B.; Karkouri, M.; Esmat, G.
• Is Part Of: New microbes and new infections. Volume 41(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-05
• Subjects: Community role -- coronavirus disease 2019 -- human immunodeficiency virus -- LGBTQI+ -- outcome -- pandemic -- pregnancy -- severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 -- stigma -- vulnerable groups; Medical microbiology -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; Microbiology -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; 616.9041
• DOI: 10.1016/j.nmni.2021.100857
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2052-2975

Abstract

Abstract: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can act as a dual prong attack against management of people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); it induces harm on both individual and national levels. People living with HIV may show rapid deterioration in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection as a result of physiological or psychological vulnerability. Additionally, the spread of COVID-19—especially in low- and middle-income countries—may limit HIV control measures, delivery and linkage to HIV care and prevention. Attention should be given to pregnant women and the LGBTQI+ community for their higher susceptibility to poor outcomes. Engagement of both governmental and non-governmental organizations is encouraged for better results.