Risk mapping of human HIV-Leishmaniasis co-infection in Morocco

Heliyon

A. Boumezzough¹  S. Boussaa¹  M. Echchakery²  M. Daoudi² 

[1] ERACNERS 06), Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh, Morocco;Laboratory of Ecology and Environment (URAC 32, CNRST;

关键词: Biogeoscience;    Bioinformatics;    Ecology;    Microbiology;    Virology;    Environmental health;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Background: HIV/AIDS is frequently associated with opportunistic diseases such as leishmaniasis. Hence, the co-infection HIV-Leishmania spp. is the result of the geographical overlap between leishmaniasis and HIV/AIDS cases. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report describing the spatial distribution of HIV-Leishmaniasis co-infection in Morocco where both infections are endemic. Methods: In the current study, we discuss the HIV-Leishmania spp. co-infection vulnerability in Morocco by using the cartography tools. Thus, epidemiological data of both infections (Leishmaniasis and HIV/AIDS) in different administrative regions of Morocco were collected and co-registered for Digital maps making. Results & conclusion: The results showed a high risk of HIV-Leishmania infantum co-infection in northern and central regions in Morocco. These results should be taken into account for efficient control strategies and epidemiological surveillance of HIV –Leishmania spp. co-infection in Morocco.

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