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HIV/AIDS Co-Infection
Findings from M.L. Grijsen and co-researchers advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS co-infection
November 12th, 2008
In this recently published article, scientists in Kilifi, Kenya conducted a study "To demonstrate the value of routine, basic sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening at enrolment into an HIV-1 vaccine feasibility cohort study and to highlight the importance of soliciting a history of receptive anal intercourse (RAI) in adults identified as ''high risk''. Routine STI screening was offered to adults at high risk of HIV-1 upon enrolment into a cohort study in preparation for HIV-1 vaccine trials." "Risk behaviours and STI prevalence were summarised and the value of microscopy assessed. Associations between prevalent HIV-1 infection and RAI or prevalent STI were...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-11-12)
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