Can migrants from high-endemic countries cause new HIV outbreaks among heterosexuals in low-endemic countries?
The serostatus of individuals migrating to low-prevalence countries as well as their sexual behaviour in the country of residence affect considerably the spread of HIV. Preventive measures should focus on targeted interventions, promoting safe sex practices, HIV testing, and entry to specialized HIV care among migrants.
Anti-HC34 antibodies, i.e. of the IgM-subtype, correlated quantitatively with viraemia and disease activity. Monitoring the antibody levels may predict the long-term therapy outcome during interferon-alpha treatment.