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HIV/AIDS Co-Infection
Research from D.A. Lewis and co-researchers provides new data on HIV/AIDS co-infection
November 13th, 2008
Researchers in Johannesburg, South Africa conducted a study "To determine the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STI) and HIV among men attending an outreach STI/HIV screening service in informal settlements in South Africa over a 3-month period. A mobile clinic van was utilised to offer men: (1) urine screening for gonorrhoea, trichomoniasis, chlamydial and Mycoplasma genitalium infections; (2) serological screening for syphilis and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2); (3) on-site HIV voluntary counselling and testing." "Urethritis pathogens were detected by molecular methods. HIV serostatus was determined using rapid tests. Demographic, sexual behaviour...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-11-13)
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