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2. Prevalence and Correlates of HIV and Syphilis Infections Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Seven Provinces in China With Historically Low HIV Prevalence.

Author

Yan Xiao, Jiangping Sun, Chunmei Li, Fan Lu, Katherine L. Allen, Vermund, Sten H., and Jia, Yujiang

Subjects
*SEXUALLY transmitted diseases, *HIV infections, *SYPHILIS, *MEN'S sexual behavior, *BEHAVIOR -- Social aspects, *HEALTH surveys
Abstract

The article presents a study which evaluates HIV and syphilis infection among men who have sex with men (MSM) in China. It states that a survey was conducted in which the behavioral risk factors were assessed, and blood samples were examined for HIV and syphilis. Results show that 2.9% were HIV affected and 9.8% were syphilis infected in 4,983 MSM participants collected. It concludes that HIV and syphilis have attained alarming rates in China in which proper solution are immediately needed.

Published
2010
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3. Tolerance and Safety of Different Concentrations of Chlorhexidine for Peripartum Vaginal and Infant Washes: HIVNET 025.

Author

Wilson, Craig M., Gray, Glenda, Read, Jennifer S., Mwatha, Anthony, Lala, Sanjay, Johnson, Saul, Violari, Avye, Sibiya, Portia Mabali, Fleming, Thomas R., Koonce, Ann, Vermund, Sten H., and McIntyre, James

Subjects
*HIV infections, *MATERNAL-fetal exchange, *MATERNAL health services, *NEONATAL mortality, *PREVENTIVE medicine
Abstract

Focuses on the necessity to evaluate sustainable interventions for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV type 1 infection. Evaluation on different concentration of chlorhexidine (CHX) for perinatal maternal and infant washes; Identification of the maximum tolerable concentration of CHX for the intervention; Reduction of the overall maternal and infant morbidity and mortality.

Published
2004
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4. HIV-1 and HIV-2 Seroprevalence and Risk Factors Among Hospital Outpatients in the Eastern Region of Ghana, West Africa.

Author

Chang, Larry W., Osei-Kwasi, Muberak, Boakye, Daniel, Aidoo, Simeon, Hagy, Angela, Curran, James W., and Vermund, Sten H.

Subjects
*HIV infections, *PATIENTS
Abstract

Focuses on a study which examined HIV seroprevalence and risk factors among hospital outpatients in the Eastern Region of Ghana, West Africa. Methodology of the study; Results and discussion.

Published
2002
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