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0148-5717

Accession Number:

20991670

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The article describes the prevalence and incidence of syphilis and HIV among South American male to female (MTF) transgender persons in Brescia, Northern Italy. It reports on the high prevalence of syphilis among MTF transgender prostitutes in Italy. The increasing rates of syphilis raise concern about the potential increase in HIV incidence.

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Vol. 33 Issue 5, p334-335 3p

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0378-6323

Accession Number:

23606184

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Background: Men who have sex with men and transgenders are an important risk group for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). They have risky sexual behaviors but low risk perception. Objectives: To assess the sexual behavior, STIs, HIV, and identify factors associated with HIV in men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgenders (TGs) in Mumbai. Methods: Participants were enrolled from two clinics in Mumbai. They completed an interviewer-administered questionnaire and were evaluated for STIs and HIV infection. Results: A total of 150 participants, 122 MSM and 28 TGs were evaluated; 17% of MSM and 68% of the TGs were HIV infected. HIV infection in MSM was associated with serological positivity for HSV2 IgG [adjusted odds ratio (aOR), 95% confidence interval (CI): 9.0 (2.2-36.9)], a positive Treponema pallidum hemagglutination assay (TPHA) [aOR (95% CI): 6.0 (1.5-24.0)], greater than five acts of receptive anal sex in the past six months [aOR (95% CI): 4.3 (1.2-15.0)] and per category increase in age (18-24 yrs, 25-29 yrs, > 30 yrs) [aOR (95% CI): 3.1 (1.3-7.1)] in multivariate analysis. Consistent condom use during receptive anal sex in the past six months was low (27%). Many MSM were married (22%) or had sex with females and may act as a 'bridge population'. HIV infection in TGs was associated with a positive TPHA [OR (95% CI): 9.8 (1.5-63.9)] and HSV 2 IgG [OR (95% CI): 6.7 (1.1-40.4)] in univariate analysis. Conclusion: Prior STIs were strongly associated with HIV infection in MSM and TGs. These groups should be the focus of intensive intervention programs aimed at STI screening and treatment, reduction of risky sexual behavior and promotion of HIV counseling and testing.

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Vol. 72 Issue 6, p425-431 7p

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ISBN:

1369-1058

Accession Number:

18710960

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Reviews books on culture and sex. "Birth on the Threshold: Childbirth and Modernity in South India," by Cecilia Van Hollen; "The Continuum Complete International Encyclopedia of Sexuality: Updated With More Countries," edited by Robert T. Francoeur and Raymond J. Noonan; "Queer Theory, Gender Theory: An Instant Primer," by Riki Wilchins; "Porn Studies," edited by Linda Williams.

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Vol. 7 Issue 6, p637-648 12p