Seroprevalence and risk factors associated with HTLV-I/II infection in injection drug users in...

Authors :: Freeman, Robert C.
Rodriguez, Gloria M.
Source :: Journal of Addictive Diseases; 1995, Vol. 14 Issue 3, p51, 16p, 8 Charts
Publication Year :: 1995
Abstract: Analyzes demographic patterns and risk factors associated with infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and human T-lymphotrophic virus types I or II (HTLV-I/II) in northern New Jersey. Transmission of HTLV-I/II through the sharing of injection equipment; Discussions on public health implications.

Subjects :: HIV infection transmission
INTRAVENOUS drug abuse
NEEDLE sharing

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