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Double Jeopardy: Methamphetamine Use and HIV as Risk Factors for COVID-19.

Authors :
Carrico, Adam W.
Horvath, Keith J.
Grov, Christian
Moskowitz, Judith T.
Pahwa, Savita
Pallikkuth, Suresh
Hirshfield, Sabina
Source :
AIDS & Behavior; Nov2020, Vol. 24 Issue 11, p3020-3023, 4p
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The article provides an overview of important areas for research on the potential implications of the epidemics of methamphetamine (meth) use and HIV for the COVID-19 pandemic in men who have sex with men (MSM). Topics include the identification of the use of meth and other stimulants as a potent driver of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in MSM and plausible biological pathways for meth-associated exacerbation of microbial translocation that could serve as a driver of systemic immune dysregulation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10907165
Volume :
24
Issue :
11
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
AIDS & Behavior
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
145976136
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-020-02854-w