Publications by authors named "N Rukhadze"
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- The study examined socio-demographic characteristics, clinical presentations, and outcomes of mpox patients across 14 Central and Eastern European countries.
- Nearly all of the 154 diagnosed patients were males, primarily men who have sex with men (MSM), with a significant proportion also living with HIV, who engaged in high-risk sexual behaviors.
- The findings suggest a need for effective contact tracing and vaccination strategies to manage mpox outbreaks, as the majority of cases presented favorable outcomes despite some complications.
Objectives: We aimed to assess the extent of integration of non-communicable disease (NCD) assessment and management in HIV clinics across Europe.
Methods: A structured electronic questionnaire with 41 multiple-choice and rating-scale questions assessing NCD assessment and management was sent to 88 HIV clinics across the WHO European Region during March-May 2023. One response per clinic was collected.
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- There is ongoing uncertainty about the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 and HIV, specifically regarding the risks for individuals infected with both viruses.
- A study involving 536 HIV-positive patients in central and eastern Europe revealed that low CD4 cell counts and detectable HIV viral loads are linked to increased severity of COVID-19 symptoms.
- Findings suggest that a lower HIV viral load correlates with less severe COVID-19 outcomes, indicating its potential use as a prognostic tool for clinicians treating co-infected patients.
With no expected vaccine for HIV in the near future, we aimed to define the current situation and challenges for pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP and PEP) in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). The Euroguidelines CEE Network Group members were invited to respond to a 27-item survey including questions on PrEP (response rate 91.6%).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChronic Kidney Disease and Nephrology Care in People Living with HIV in Central/Eastern Europe and Neighbouring Countries-Cross-Sectional Analysis from the ECEE Network.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
October 2022
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The Central and East Europe (CEE) region consists of countries with highly diversified HIV epidemics, health care systems and socioeconomic status. The aim of the present study was to describe variations in CKD burden and care between countries.
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