Evidence for HIV-2 infection in Nepal

Authors

  • Anil Chander Universal College of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ranigaon, Bhairahawa
  • V K Pahwa Universal College of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ranigaon, Bhairahawa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.677

Abstract

Assessment of the presence and prevalence of HIV-2 antibodies in patients attending the Universal College
of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Bhairahawa, western Nepal was done. A total of 1534 patients sera
were screened for the presence of HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies from March 2000 to May 2003. A total of 3
(0.195%) patients were found to be sero-positive for HIV-2 antibodies. Out of the above three patients, 1
(0.065%) was infected with HIV-2 only and the remaining 2 (0.13%) were infected with HIV-1 and HIV -
2 both. This evidence of HIV-2 presence implicates serious outcomes as HIV-2 has not been reported from
hospital patients in Nepal.

Key Words: HIV-2, sero-prevalence, hospital patients, AIDS.

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Published

2004-01-01

How to Cite

Chander, A., & Pahwa, V. K. (2004). Evidence for HIV-2 infection in Nepal. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 43(151), 59–60. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.677

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 151 (2004)

Section

Short Communication

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