Publications by authors named "Abdelhamid Ghanem"
Article Synopsis
- Since 2000, syphilis rates have risen significantly in the U.S., especially among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM), particularly among HIV-positive individuals.
- Researchers analyzed data from HIV clinics between 1999 and 2015, finding that 641 out of 6888 participants were diagnosed with new syphilis infections during a follow-up period.
- The study identified key risk factors for syphilis, including being MSM, younger age (18-30), and being non-Hispanic black, underscoring the need for targeted prevention strategies for HIV-infected patients.
Background: Copper has antimicrobial properties and has been studied for its activity against viruses, including HIV. Copper complexed within a phthalocyanine ring, forming copper (II) phthalocyanine sulfate (CuPcS), may have a role in microbicide development when used intravaginally.
Methods: CuPcS toxicity was tested against cervical epithelial cells, TZM-BL cells, peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC), and cervical explant tissues using cell viability assays.