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- Sexual Role and Transmission of HIV Type 1 among Men Who Have Sex with Men, in Peru. Goodreau, Steven M.; Goicochea, L. Pedro; Sanchez, Jorge // Journal of Infectious Diseases;2/1/2005 Supplement, Vol. 191, pS147
In Latin America, men who have sex with men (MSM) have traditionally practiced role segregation�that is, the adoption of a fixed role (insertive or receptive) rather than a versatile role (both practices) during anal sex. Previous modeling has shown that role segregation may yield a lower...
- Late entry into HIV care: lessons from Brazil, 2003 to 2006. // BMC Infectious Diseases;2012, Vol. 12 Issue 1, p99
The article presents the findings of a research conducted on the population rates and proportion of late entry into HIV care. It examines whether such late entry correlates with individual and contextual factors. It discusses the methodology of the research. It concludes that high proportion of...
- Would universal precautions have protected this infant? Rose, Joan R.; Potter, Debra // Medical Economics;5/22/95, Vol. 72 Issue 10, p13
Reports on the incident of patient-to-patient transmission of HIV in the pediatric ward of a New York-based hospital. Case background; Investigation results' emphasis on the importance of universal precautions.
- Transient Antibody to Lymphadenopathy--Associated Virus/Human T--Lymphotropic Virus Type III and T--Lymphocyte Abnormalities in the Wife of a Man Who Developed the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Burger, Harold; Weiser, Barbara; Robinson, William S.; Lifson, Jeffrey; Engleman, Edgar; Rouzioux, Christine; Brun-Vezinet, Francoise; Barre-Sinoussi, Francoise; Montagnier, Luc; Chermann, Jean-Claude // Annals of Internal Medicine;Oct85, Vol. 103 Issue 4, p545
Presents evidence of transmission of lymphadenopathy-associated virus (LAV)/human T-lymphotropic virus type III (HTLV-III) from a man to his wife, and a return to a normal number of T-helper lymphocytes and loss of antibody after discontinuing several exposure to LAV/HTLV-III. Background on the...
- Remittance men. Seabrook, Jeremy // New Statesman & Society;9/29/95, Vol. 8 Issue 372, p38
Tells how the author met a young man named Muskesh who got the HIV virus due to his ignorance of the nature of the disease, just like any other young man who flock to the cities of India to find work. Apprehension and confusion with what to do with the rest of his life; Taking of Muskesh to an...
- National HIV Case Reporting for the United States — A Defining Moment in the History of the Epidemic. Gostin, Lawrence O.; Ward, John W.; Baker, A. Cornelius // New England Journal of Medicine;10/16/97, Vol. 337 Issue 16, p1162
This article examines HIV case reporting, which has proved vital in charting the history and epidemiology of the deadly virus. However, the author feels that success in delaying the disease's progression has led to a more lax attitude towards case reporting, and they feel this is a premature and...
- Microbicides take center stage among prospects for HIV prevention. Guttman, Cheryl // Dermatology Times;May2006, Vol. 27 Issue 5, p56
The article features the intravaginal microbicides as the most promising prevention for women against HIV transmission. The phase 3 study of naphthalene sulphonate was launched in African countries. According to physician Jonathan F. Weber, the impact of vaginal microbicides on the HIV epidemic...
- A Tale of Two Worlds. Gyves, Peter // America;11/20/2006, Vol. 195 Issue 16, p16
The article provides information on HIV/AIDS epidemic in Sub-Saharan Africa. Childhood death is common despite increased access to antiretroviral therapy. Millions of people are infected with HIV or die due to HIV, including women and children. Children become infected with HIV commonly through...
- The heretic. Graham, Lamar // GQ: Gentlemen's Quarterly;Nov93, Vol. 63 Issue 11, p243
Presents the views of scientist Robert Root-Bernstein regarding the role of HIV in the transmission of AIDS. Bernstein's work in AIDS research; Publications; Lectures.
