Trends in HIV & syphilis prevalence and correlates of HIV infection: results from cross-sectional surveys among women attending ante-natal clinics in Northern Tanzania

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Sentinel surveillance for HIV in ante-natal clinics (ANC) remains the primary method for collecting timely trend data on HIV prevalence in most of sub-Saharan Africa. We describe prevalence of HIV and syphilis infection and trends ov...

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Main Authors: Kumogola Yusufu, Slaymaker Emma, Zaba Basia, Mngara Julius, Isingo Raphael, Changalucha John, Mwidunda Patrick, Kimaro Daniel, Urassa Mark
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/553