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HIV/AIDS Co-Infection
Researchers from University of Ottawa detail findings in HIV/AIDS co-infection
January 6th, 2009
In this recent report, researchers in Ottawa, Canada conducted a study "To describe the epidemiology of all outbreak of infectious syphilis in Ottawa. A retrospective chart review of infectious syphilis cases in Ottawa from 2001-2006." "Rates of syphilis have risen more than tenfold. The epidemic was centered in men, with the majority of cases (83.5%) occurring among men who have sex with men (MSM). These individuals differed from the general MSM population residing in Ottawa in their being older, more likely to be HIV positive, and more sexually promiscuous. Inconsistent condom use by MSM engaged in either oral or anal sex was pervasive. Thirty-seven percent of MSM...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-01-06)
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