2005
Community Incidence of Hepatitis B and C among Reincarcerated Women
Macalino G, Vlahov D, Dickinson B, Schwartzapfel B, Rich J. Community Incidence of Hepatitis B and C among Reincarcerated Women. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2005, 41: 998-1002. PMID: 16142665, DOI: 10.1086/432936.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHepatitis B virusIncidence of HBVHCV infectionHepatitis BHepatitis C virus infectionC virus infectionDrug treatment servicesDrug-dependent personsIncident infectionsHIV testingBaseline prevalenceB virusCommunity incidenceIncidence rateVirus infectionTreatment servicesDrug useDrug dependenceInfectious diseasesInfectionSerum samplesIncidenceStudy periodWomenHCV496: Urban Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status and Incidence of Depression in a Population-Based Cohort Study
Galea S, Ahern J, Vlahov D. 496: Urban Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status and Incidence of Depression in a Population-Based Cohort Study. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2005, 161: s124-s124. DOI: 10.1093/aje/161.supplement_1.s124c.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2003
Variability in the Incidence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and Hepatitis C Virus Infection among Young Injecting Drug Users in New York City
Des Jarlais D, Diaz T, Perlis T, Vlahov D, Maslow C, Latka M, Rockwell R, Edwards V, Friedman S, Monterroso E, Williams I, Garfein R. Variability in the Incidence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and Hepatitis C Virus Infection among Young Injecting Drug Users in New York City. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2003, 157: 467-471. PMID: 12615611, DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwf222.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHepatitis B virusHuman immunodeficiency virusHepatitis C virusImmunodeficiency virusB virusDrug usersHepatitis C virus infectionC virus infectionInjecting Drug UsersHigh HIV seroprevalenceHigh rateHBV incidenceHCV incidenceHCV transmissionCohort studyHIV seroprevalenceHIV incidenceHIV transmissionYoung Injecting Drug UsersC virusVirus infectionNew York CityIncidenceVirusYork City
2002
Prospective study of infective endocarditis among injection drug users
Wilson L, Thomas D, Astemborski J, Freedman T, Vlahov D. Prospective study of infective endocarditis among injection drug users. The Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2002, 185: 1761-1766. PMID: 12085322, DOI: 10.1086/340827.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersInfective endocarditisHIV-seronegative injection drug usersDrug usersHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionCohort of IDUsInjection drug use behaviorsCD4 lymphocyte countImmunodeficiency virus infectionCase-control studyDrug use frequencyDrug use behaviorsHIV immunosuppressionLymphocyte countCase patientsHIV statusAlcohol intakeProspective studyInverse associationRisk factorsVirus infectionMultivariate analysisEndocarditisHIVIncidenceRisk factors and cumulative incidence of anaemia among HIV-infected injection drug users
Semba R, Shah N, Vlahov D. Risk factors and cumulative incidence of anaemia among HIV-infected injection drug users. International Journal Of STD & AIDS 2002, 13: 119-123. PMID: 11839167, DOI: 10.1258/0956462021924758.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersCumulative incidenceRisk factorsDrug usersMycobacterium avium complex infectionHigher body mass indexBody mass indexLongitudinal cohort studyZidovudine useCohort studyLymphocyte countOral thrushMass indexComplex infectionFemale genderHigh riskLower riskAnemiaMicrocytic anemiaIncidenceWeight lossCells/Marijuana useRiskCD4
2001
Prevalence, incidence, and correlates of chlamydia and gonorrhea among young adult injection drug users
Latka M, Ahern J, Garfein R, Ouellet L, Kerndt P, Morse P, Farshy C, Jarlais D, Vlahov D. Prevalence, incidence, and correlates of chlamydia and gonorrhea among young adult injection drug users. Journal Of Substance Abuse 2001, 13: 73-88. PMID: 11547626, DOI: 10.1016/s0899-3289(01)00071-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCorrelates of chlamydiaInjection drug usersYoung adult injection drug usersDrug usersSexual debutAdult injection drug usersAfrican American raceRecent sexual behaviorCumulative incidenceIDU populationPrevalent infectionChlamydia prevalenceGonorrhea prevalenceIncidence rateAmerican raceStandardized questionnaireGonorrheaYounger ageChlamydiaLogistic regressionPrevalenceDisease prevalenceIncidenceWomenSexual behavior
2000
HIV testing and retesting for men and women in Switzerland
Zwahlen M, Neuenschwander B, Jeannin A, Dubois-Arber F, Vlahov D. HIV testing and retesting for men and women in Switzerland. European Journal Of Epidemiology 2000, 16: 123-133. PMID: 10845261, DOI: 10.1023/a:1007638823567.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1999
Prevalence and Incidence of HIV Among Incarcerated and Reincarcerated Women in Rhode Island
Rich J, Dickinson B, Macalino G, Flanigan T, Towe C, Spaulding A, Vlahov D. Prevalence and Incidence of HIV Among Incarcerated and Reincarcerated Women in Rhode Island. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 1999, 22: 161-166. PMID: 10843530, DOI: 10.1097/00126334-199910010-00008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSelf-reported injection drug useIncidence of HIVInitiation of treatmentInjection drug useCase-control studySeronegative womenRecent temporal trendsHIV testHIV infectionHIV-positiveHIV prevalenceNonwhite raceRisk factorsAnnual prevalenceMandatory HIVHigh riskControl studyDrug useSexual riskHIVWomenPrevalencePrior incarcerationIncidenceIncarcerated womenPrevalence and Incidence of HIV Among Incarcerated and Reincarcerated Women in Rhode Island
Rich J, Dickinson B, Macalino G, Flanigan T, Towe C, Spaulding A, Vlahov D. Prevalence and Incidence of HIV Among Incarcerated and Reincarcerated Women in Rhode Island. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 1999, 22: 161. DOI: 10.1097/00042560-199910010-00008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSelf-reported injection drug useIncidence of HIVInitiation of treatmentInjection drug useCase-control studySeronegative womenRecent temporal trendsHIV testHIV infectionHIV-positiveHIV prevalenceNonwhite raceRisk factorsAnnual prevalenceMandatory HIVHigh riskControl studyDrug useSexual riskHIVWomenPrevalencePrior incarcerationIncidenceIncarcerated women
1998
Community Support for Needle Exchange Programs and Pharmacy Sale of Syringes: A Household Survey in Baltimore, Maryland
Keyl P, Gruskin L, Casano K, Montag H, Junge B, Vlahov D. Community Support for Needle Exchange Programs and Pharmacy Sale of Syringes: A Household Survey in Baltimore, Maryland. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 1998, 18: s82-s88. PMID: 9663629, DOI: 10.1097/00042560-199802001-00015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAttitude to HealthBaltimoreEducational StatusFamily CharacteristicsFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth SurveysHIV InfectionsHumansIncomeInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisNeedle-Exchange ProgramsPharmaciesRegression AnalysisSurveys and QuestionnairesSyringesConceptsNeedle exchange programsInjection drug useInjection drug usersDrug usersMultivariate logistic regressionContiguous census tractsHIV incidenceNeedle exchangeDrug useEligible respondentsLogistic regressionExchange programsPharmacy salesCensus populationRandom sampleCensus tractsHousehold interviewsCommunity supportCommunity attitudesBaltimoreHousehold surveyIncidenceRespondentsTractNeedle
1997
Incidence and risk factors for hepatitis C among injection drug users in Baltimore, Maryland
Villano S, Vlahov D, Nelson K, Lyles C, Cohn S, Thomas D. Incidence and risk factors for hepatitis C among injection drug users in Baltimore, Maryland. Journal Of Clinical Microbiology 1997, 35: 3274-3277. PMID: 9399533, PMCID: PMC230161, DOI: 10.1128/jcm.35.12.3274-3277.1997.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug usersHCV infectionRisk factorsDrug usersDrug useDrug paraphernaliaHepatitis C virus infectionC virus infectionAnnual incidence rateActive drug useHigh-risk sexual practicesSharing of needlesHCV seroconversionHepatitis CAntibody testingOverall incidenceIncidence rateVirus infectionSerum samplesInfectionIncidenceHCVSexual practicesFrequent useParticipants
1995
Incidence and Risk Factors for Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type II Seroconversion Among Injecting Drug Users in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A
Vlahov D, Khabbaz R, Cohn S, Galai N, Taylor E, Kaplan J. Incidence and Risk Factors for Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type II Seroconversion Among Injecting Drug Users in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 1995, 9: 89-96. PMID: 7712239, DOI: 10.1097/00042560-199505010-00013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk factorsDrug usersEnzyme immunoassayWestern blotHuman T-lymphotropic virusNeedle-sharing practicesRisk factor analysisT-lymphotropic virusMedian lag timeCase-control designALIVE studyRecent serumSeronegative IDUsStudy entryBaseline historyIncidence rateSeroconversionPositive casesSex partnersIDUsHTLVCalendar timeMonthsIncidenceBaselineGeographic Variation in HIV Infection among Injecting Drug Users within Barcelona
Roca J, Vlahov D, Borrell C, Jansa J, Brugal T, Yazbeck H, Muñoz A. Geographic Variation in HIV Infection among Injecting Drug Users within Barcelona. Substance Use & Misuse 1995, 30: 219-229. PMID: 7759174, DOI: 10.3109/10826089509060744.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1993
Prevalence and incidence of hepatitis C virus infection among male prison inmates in Maryland
Vlahov D, Nelson K, Quinn T, Kendig N. Prevalence and incidence of hepatitis C virus infection among male prison inmates in Maryland. European Journal Of Epidemiology 1993, 9: 566-569. PMID: 8307145, DOI: 10.1007/bf00209538.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1988
Transmission of HIV-1 within a statewide prison system
Brewer T, Vlahov D, Taylor E, Hall D, Munoz A, Polk B. Transmission of HIV-1 within a statewide prison system. AIDS 1988, 2: 363-368. PMID: 3146264, DOI: 10.1097/00002030-198810000-00005.Peer-Reviewed Original Research