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1. Declining HIV incidence among patients attending sexually transmitted infection clinics in Pune, India

Author

Mehendale, Sanjay M., Brahme, Radhika G., Kohli, Rewa, Joglekar, Neelam, Gupte, Nikhil, Paranjape, Ramesh S., Godbole, Sheela V., Joshi, Smita N., Ghate, Manisha V., Sahay, Seema, Kumar, Kishore B., Gangakhedkar, Raman R., Risbud, Arun R., Brookmeyer, Ron S., and Bollinger, Robert C.

Subjects
India -- Health aspects, Prostitutes -- Health aspects, HIV infection -- Analysis, Health
Abstract

The first direct evidence for a decline in HIV incidence rates in female sex workers (FSWs) and male patients with sexually transmitted infection (STIs) over time from HIV analysis from clinics in Pune, India is reported.

Published
2007

2. Same-sex behavior and high rates of HIV among men attending sexually transmitted infection clinics in Pune, India (1993-2002)

Author

Gupta, Amita, Mehta, Shruti, Godbole, Sheela V., Sahay, Seema, Walshe, Louise, Reynolds, Steven J., Ghate, Manisha, Gangakhedkar, Raman R., Divekar, Anand D., Risbud, Arun R., Mehendale, Sanjay M., and Bollinger, Robert C.

Subjects
Sex counseling -- Social aspects, Homosexuality, Male -- Research, Sexually transmitted diseases -- Prevention, Sexually transmitted diseases -- Social aspects, Health
Abstract

A study was conducted to determine HIV/sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevalence, trends, and risk behaviors of men who have sex with men (MSM) and compare these with those of non-MSM attending STI clinics in Pune, India over a 10-year period. The findings show that though syphilis and genital ulcer disease (GUD) rates decreased, HIV prevalence remained high during the decade, highlighting the importance of additional targeted efforts to reduce HIV risk among all men, including MSM, in India.

Published
2006

3. Low carotenoid concentration and the risk of HIV seroconversion in Pune, India

Author

Mehendale, Sanjay M., Shepherd, Mary E., Brookmeyer, Ronald S., Semba, Richard D., Divekar, Anand D., Gangakhedkar, Raman R., Joshi, Smita, Risbud, Arun R., Paranjape, Ramesh S., Gadkari, Deepak A., and Bollinger, Robert C.

Subjects
Vitamin A deficiency -- Health aspects, HIV infection in women -- Risk factors, Health
Abstract

Low blood levels of beta carotene and vitamin A may increase a woman's risk of HIV infection. This could occur because vitamin A deficiency produces changes in the vagina or because it affects the immune system.

Published
2001

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