HIV, hepatitis B and C, and syphilis prevalence and coinfection among sex workers in Southern Brazil

HIV, hepatitis B and C, and syphilis prevalence and coinfection among sex workers in Southern Brazil

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Introduction Sex workers (SWs) are vulnerable to HIV, hepatitis, and syphilis coinfection. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in Tubarão, Laguna, and Imbituba, Southern Brazil. We surveyed 147 SWs using face-to-face interviews and blood sampling for serological evaluation. Results Pre...

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Main Authors: Fabiana Schuelter-Trevisol, Geisiane Custodio, Ana Carolina Barreto da Silva, Mikely Byala de Oliveira, Audrei Wolfart, Daisson Jose Trevisol
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT) 2013-07-01
Series:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
Subjects:
HIV
Hepatitis
Syphilis
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