Abstract
It has been known for some years that the ulcerative and inflammatory STIs lead to an increased risk of HIV transmission. In particular, there is a two- to four-fold increased risk of HIV-1 acquisition associated with prevalent herpes simplex virus type 2. The challenges are discussed herein.
MeSH terms
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HIV Infections / complications*
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HIV Infections / epidemiology
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HIV Infections / transmission*
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Herpes Simplex / complications*
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Herpes Simplex / epidemiology
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Herpes Simplex / transmission*
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Herpesvirus 2, Human
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Humans
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Incidence
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Prevalence
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Sexual Behavior
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral / complications
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral / transmission