Trends of HIV-1 seroincidence among HIV-1 sentinel surveillance groups in Cambodia, 1999-2002
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A report on the trends in HIV-1 incidence in Cambodia among different target groups in the HIV-1 Sentinel Surveillance Program in 1999, 2000 and 2002 making use of the newly developed IgG capture BED-enzyme is presented. The results reveal that the incidence of HIV-1 among commercial sex workers, indirect commercial sex workers and police had declined between 1999 and 2002 but the incidence had not declined in the antenatal clinics group.
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999)
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1525-4135
Year: 2005
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HIV infection and risk characteristics among female sex workers in Hanoi, Vietnam
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The prevalence of HIV and different sexually transmitted disease (STDs) among working female sex workers (FSWs) not in rehabilitation centers in Hanoi, their knowledge levels of HIV, risk behaviors and practices, as well as correlates of HIV infection are reported. Results suggest that sharing injecting equipment is the primary cause of the rapid increase of HIV infection among the FSW population in Hanoi.
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999)
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1525-4135
Year: 2005
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HIV infection and sexually transmitted disease in female commercial sex workers in China
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The prevalence of HIV infection and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and to document their sexual behavior characteristics is examined by studying a survey among nonincarcerated female commercial sex workers (FSWs) in Zhengzhou. Direct FSWs had more risk characteristics and were more vulnerable to HIV infection and STDs than indirect FSWs.
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999)
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1525-4135
Year: 2005
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