| Literature DB >> 11286659 |
Gina Dallabetta1, Madaline Feinberg.
Abstract
A large body of literature suggests that treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) has a measurable effect on reducing HIV infectiousness and susceptibility at both the individual and general population levels. Recent research includes biological studies on genital herpes and genital shedding of HIV-1; two large-scale, community-based clinical trials in Africa; and the use of mathematical modeling to further explore data from these landmark trials. These studies suggest that a combination of improved STD services, syndromic management, and periodic mass treatment tailored to the dynamics of the HIV/AIDS/STD epidemic in a given population can help reduce overall HIV transmission.Entities:
Year: 2001 PMID: 11286659 DOI: 10.1007/s11908-996-0053-1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Infect Dis Rep ISSN: 1523-3847 Impact factor: 3.725