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HIV/AIDS Co-Infection
Findings in HIV/AIDS co-infection reported from Washington University
October 23rd, 2008
According to recent research from the United States, "Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common condition believed to be associated with sexually transmitted infection (STI) susceptibility. Most studies of BV and STIs have come from treatment-seeking or high-risk populations." "This study examines the association between 5 viral STIs, human papilloma virus (HPV), HIV, herpes simplex viruses types I and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2), and Hepatitis C (HCV), and BV among women in the general US population. Data from the 2001 and 2003-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys were combined. Crude and adjusted relative risks and 95% confidence intervals were estimated from...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-10-23)
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