The Prevalence of Malaria Antigen in The Serum of HIV Seropositive Patients In Port Harcourt
Keywords:
HIV, Seropositive, PrevalenceAbstract
Background: Malaria and HIV infections are now endemic in Sub-Saharan Africa. The morbidity and mortality of each infection is high in tropical Africa. Therefore, a co-infection of both will be expected to present a gloomy picture. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of adult HIV seropositive patients with malaria antigen.
Methodology: 300 adults who were HIV seropositive were randomly selected and screened for malaria antigen, using the rapid diagnostic test technique on blood obtained through a finger prick, in the clinic.
Results: A total of 79 patients were positive, with a prevalence of 26.5%.
Conclusion: The prevalence of 26.5% obtained is similar to that obtained in Jos, Nigeria (21%).There seems to be no difference in the prevalence rate of HIV infected patients with malaria and those that are seronegative for HIV.
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