HIV-1 and HTLV-I in sexually transmitted disease clinics in the Dominican Republic
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The incidence of sexually transmitted diseases may be high in the Dominican Republic. These diseases include infections caused by HIV and human T-cell lymphotropic virus type I (HTLV-I), another virus that is sexually transmitted. Among 494 patients at two clinics for sexually transmitted diseases in the Dominican Republic during 1989, 15 (3%) were infected with HIV-1 and 14 (3%) were infected with HTLV-I. The incidence of HIV-1 infection was highest among heterosexual men. Some heterosexual men in the Dominican Republic accept money for sex from men without considering themselves bisexual. The incidence of HTLV-I infection was highest among women, especially those who were professional sex workers. Seventy-four (15%) patients were suffering from ulcerative genital lesions. Men were more likely to be suffering from gonorrhea or a Chlamydia infection than women.
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0894-9255
Year: 1993
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Physical and emotional problems of elite female gymnasts
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Gymnastics may need an external agency to protect the interests of the young girls who compete in this sport. Gymnastics is a demanding sport that can cause severe physical, emotional and psychological injuries. Many of the girls begin training between the ages of 5 and 7. Most are usually injured during training and performance and many are encouraged to continue performing with the injury. In addition, they are encouraged to remain thin and many consequently develop eating disorders. Most coaches know very little about child development and the governing organizations are probably incapable of looking out for the child's best interests.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 1996
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Chlamydia trachomatis infections in female military recruits
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Screening female military recruits 25 years of age and younger could be a cost-effective method of detecting chlamydia infections. Analysis of urine samples from 13,204 female US Army recruits using the ligase chain reaction revealed that 9% were infected with Chlamydia trachomatis. The rate was highest among the 17-year-old recruits, at 12%. Risk factors for chlamydia infection included more than one sex partner or a new sex partner in the past 90 days, partners who did not use a condom, black race and age 25 years or less. Screening those 25 and younger would have identified 95% of the women.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 1998
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