Seroprevalence of Human Cytomegalovirus and Rubella Virus Antibodies among Anti-retroviral Naive HIV Patients in Lagos

Abstract

Background/Aims : Opportunistic infections such as Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Rubella virus that pose no threat to healthy individuals can be life threatening in those with impaired immune systems. The aim of this study was to determine the sero-prevalence of human Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Rubella Immunoglobulin M and G (IgM and IgG) antibodies among anti-retroviral naive patients in Lagos. Study Design: This is a cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) clinic in Lagos