Publications by authors named "Van Nghia Khuu"
Introduction: Using tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) is recommended in the 3rd trimester for pregnant women with HBV DNA ≥ 200,000 IU/mL to prevent mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of hepatitis B virus (HBV). However, HBV DNA quantification is unavailable in many resource-limited areas worldwide, hence prophylaxis is often missed. The aim of this study was to determine whether HBeAg or qHBsAg is a better alternative to HBV DNA testing in HBV-infected pregnant women.
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- The study assesses the prevalence of HIV drug resistance (HIVDR) in Vietnam, focusing on patients starting antiretroviral therapy (ART) and those on ART for different durations.
- Results indicate a pre-treatment HIVDR prevalence of 5.8%, with specific resistance to non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors at 3.4%, while viral load suppression rates were high at approximately 95% for both 12 and 48+ months on ART.
- Overall, the findings highlight effective treatment adherence and service quality in Vietnam's ART programs, despite some instances of HIVDR in non-suppressed patients.
Objectives: To determine changes in the prevalence of sexually transmitted infection (STI)/HIV in female sex workers (FSWs) after a community HIV prevention intervention project in five border provinces of Vietnam.
Methods: The project focused on providing user-friendly STI services for FSWs using mobile teams operating at multiple sites depending on local client preferences. 911 FSWs were enrolled at baseline and 982 in the exit survey.