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HIV/AIDS Co-Infection Epidemiology
Data on HIV/AIDS co-infection epidemiology published by researchers at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
June 3rd, 2008
Investigators publish new data in the report 'A consequence of the syphilis epidemic among men who have sex with men (MSM): neurosyphilis in Los Angeles, 2001-2004.' In this recent study, researchers in the United States conducted a study "To describe the epidemiology and clinical findings of neurosyphilis (NS) cases diagnosed during the current syphilis epidemic occurring predominantly among men who have sex with men. Syphilis cases reported to the health department were reviewed for diagnosis of NS, cerebrospinal fluid venereal disease research laboratory results, and/or treatment for NS." "During 2001-2004, 7083 cases of syphilis were diagnosed in Los Angeles. One...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-06-03)
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