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[Antiretroviral prophylaxis after non-occupational exposure to HIV in Abidjan (Cote d'Ivoire)].
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20554137     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the tolerability and adherence to all non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for cases of HIV exposure in Abidjan.
METHOD: We retrospectively studied all post-exposure prophylaxis for non-occupational exposures to HIV prescribed from January 1st, 2000 to December 31st, 2007 in the Abidjan infectious diseases department. We analyzed the types of exposure, socio-demographic characteristics of patients, antiretroviral therapy regimens, adherence and tolerability, duration of the treatment, and post-exposure follow-up.
RESULTS: Over these eight years, we managed 128 consultations for non-professional exposures to HIV (50 male [39%], 78 female patients [61%]), average age 24.8 years (four-54 years). The most frequent exposures were due to rape (n=74), condom rupture (n=29), and occasional unprotected sex (n=21). The average delay before consultation was 20.8 hours. The antiretroviral chemoprophylaxis included a protease inhibitor in 93% of the cases; 80.5% of patients completed 28 days of chemoprophylaxis, while 8.6% interrupted the treatment, and 10.9% were lost to follow-up. The most frequent adverse effects were gastrointestinal, reported by 79 patients (61.7%). Only 34 patients (26.6%) returned for clinical and biological post-exposure follow-up with HIV control at third month, without documented seroconversion.
CONCLUSION: Cases of sexual exposure to HIV are the main indication for post-exposure prophylaxis in Abidjan, except for occupational exposure to blood. However, post-exposure prophylaxis should be available in the units of primary care, such as emergencies departments.
Authors:
E Ehui; A Tanon; P Guié; T Aba; C Toa-Lou; A Kassi; I Ouattara; G Kouakou; C Mossou; A Kakou; S Eholié; E Aoussi; E Bissagnéné
Publication Detail:
Type:  English Abstract; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Médecine et maladies infectieuses     Volume:  40     ISSN:  1769-6690     ISO Abbreviation:  Med Mal Infect     Publication Date:  2010 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-10-26     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0311416     Medline TA:  Med Mal Infect     Country:  France    
Other Details:
Languages:  fre     Pagination:  574-81     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Service des maladies infectieuses et tropicales, CHU de Treichville, 01 BP V 3, Abidjan 01, Cote-d'Ivoire. docehui@yahoo.fr
Vernacular Title:
Prophylaxie antirétrovirale après expositions non professionnelles au VIH à Abidjan (Cote d'Ivoire).
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