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Surprisingly Low Levels Of Measles Immunity In Persons With Hiv: A Seroprevalence Survey In A United States Hiv Clinic, Lindsey Rearigh, Jennifer O'Neill, Maureen Kubat, Harlan Sayles, Susan Swindells, Sara Bares
Surprisingly Low Levels Of Measles Immunity In Persons With Hiv: A Seroprevalence Survey In A United States Hiv Clinic, Lindsey Rearigh, Jennifer O'Neill, Maureen Kubat, Harlan Sayles, Susan Swindells, Sara Bares
Journal Articles: Infectious Diseases
Background: Measles outbreaks have become increasingly common due to deteriorating vaccination rates, fluctuating herd immunity, and varying antibody decline. Limited knowledge exists regarding prevalence and risk factors associated with measles seronegativity among persons with HIV (PWH).
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at an academic HIV clinic in Omaha, Nebraska. Participants were screened for the presence of measles IgG antibody. Demographic and clinical information was obtained through electronic medical record review. Simple and multivariable logistic regressions were performed to identify risk factors for measles seronegativity.
Results: Three hundred fifty-one participants were enrolled, with a measles seroprevalence rate of 70.3%. …