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- Publication Date
- 10/08/2026
- Volume / Issue
- Vol 1, Issue 3 (2026)
- Article No.
- 039
- Journal
- British Journal of Contemporary Research
- Received
- 27 Jul 2026
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Dr Onuoha-Ojeamiren Gloria Olomiekido: Medical Microbiology, College of Basics Clinical Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma , Nigeria
Dr Onuoha Augunus Chidubem: Chemical Pathology, College of Basics Clinical Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria
Iduda Ojeamiren: Department of Laboratory Sciences, Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, Kent, United Kingdom
Ajay Kumar Pajapati: Department of Laboratory Medicine, Central Hospital, South Western Railway, Hubli, Karnataka, India
Azeke Olohita Diane: Department of Family Medicine, College of Clinical Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria
Professor Samuel Sunday Olowo: Medical Microbiology, College of Basics Clinical Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma , Nigeria
Abstract
Background: Syphilis and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are both sexually transmitted and can both be contracted in a single unprotected intercourse, having a co-infection can have potential adverse effects on clinical outcomes and HIV care. Methods: This hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among HIV patients attending the HIV clinic at a tertiary hospital in the south-south senatorial district. Sociodemographic, behavioral, and clinical data were collected using a structured interviewer questionnaire and medical records review. Blood samples were screened for syphilis using rapid plasma reagin and confirmed with Treponema pallidum hemagglutination assay. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, bivariate tests, and multivariable logistic regression. Results: A total of 400 HIV positive patients were enrolled; 274 (68.5%) were female,126(31.5%) were males, the mean age was 43.6 ± 1 0.1 years. Syphilis was detected in 10 participants; one male had a penile ulcer, giving an overall prevalence of 2.5% (95% CI: 1.36%-4.54%). Prevalence was significantly higher among males than females and was associated with educational level and number of sexual partners in bivariate analysis. On multivariable analysis, male sex remained the only independent predictor of syphilis Conclusion: Syphilis prevalence was low in the patients. Male sex was the only independent risk factor identified, there is a need for routine syphilis screening within HIV care, particularly among men.
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