13 Nov HIV Transmitted To Woman Via Manicure Tools
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Luís Fernando de Macedo Brígido M.D. Ph.D.
Núcleo de Doenças de Vinculação Sanguínea e Sexual
Centro de Virologia Instituto Adolfo Lutz
São Paulo Brasil
Medical Research: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?
Response: Fomite transmission of HIV, especially in occupational exposure, have been reported, but the use of manicure utensils has not been previously associated to HIV transmission. We report a case where none of the classical modes of transmission were identified, and a detailed review of clinical history and phylogenetic analysis allowed the association of the case’s infection to manicure care episodes at home with an HIV infected women many years ago.
Medical Research: What should clinicians and patients take away from your report?
Response: The possibility of transmission of HIV and other agents should be considered when an adequate microbial inactivation of instruments used in tattooing, manicure care or alike are not enforced.
Medical Research: What recommendations do you have for future research as a result of this study?
Response: The extension of this mode of transmission is not known. As previous sexual activity with a partner without known HIV status is so common, alternative modes of transmission are not usually considered. The consideration of this possibility in the evaluation of new infections may allow further understanding of the relevance of this mode or transmission.
Citation:
An HIV-1 Transmission Case Possibly Associated with Manicure Care
Matsuda EM1, Coelho LP, Pimentel VF, Onias HB, de Macedo Brigido LF.
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2014 Nov;30(11):1150-3. doi: 10.1089/aid.2014.0264.
Last Updated on October 24, 2015 by Marie Benz MD FAAD