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A Caterino-de-Araujo1, E de-los-Santos Fortuna.
Abstract
The prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis and its relationship with other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) was investigated by serological determinations in a group of 45 women working as prostitutes in Santos, State of São Paulo. Seropositivity to HIV-1 was demonstrated in 4 (9%) of the cases and to HIV-2 in one case. Syphilis and hepatitis B were detected in 29% and 43% of the 45 women, respectively. Specific antibodies to C. trachomatis were found in all subjects. The high seroprevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), syphilis and C. trachomatis in this population was related to predisposing factors such as number of sexual contacts, sexual practices, drug use and episodes of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).Entities:
Keywords: Americas; Behavior; Brazil; Chlamydia; Developing Countries; Diseases; Drug Addiction; Examinations And Diagnoses; Hematologic Tests; Hiv Infections--prevention and control; Homosexuals; Infections; Laboratory Examinations And Diagnoses; Laboratory Procedures; Latin America; Measurement; Methodological Studies; Prevalence; Prostitutes; Reproductive Tract Infections; Research Methodology; Screening; Sex Behavior; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Social Problems; South America; Substance Addiction; Viral Diseases
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Year: 1990 PMID： 2101095
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Braz J Med Biol Res ISSN： 0100-879X Impact factor: 2.590