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The changing age distribution of men who have sex with men diagnosed with HIV in Victoria.

Authors :
Hayek, Carol El
Bergeri, Isabel
Hellard, Margaret E.
Pedrana, Alisa E.
Higgins, Nasra
Breschkin, Alan
Stoové, Mark
Source :
Medical Journal of Australia; 12/6/2010, Vol. 193 Issue 11/12, p655-658, 4p, 2 Charts, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article discusses the trends in passive HIV surveillance in Victoria and the Victorian Primary Care Network for Sentinel Surveillance (VPCNSS), particularly the changing age distribution of men who have sex with HIV-positive men. Researchers compare the age-trend of the respondents using enhanced surveillance of gonorrhoea and syphilis. It reveals an increasing risk of HIV infection among younger men having sex with men diagnosed with HIV in the region.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0025729X
Volume :
193
Issue :
11/12
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Medical Journal of Australia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
57277868
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.2010.tb04095.x