Syphilis and hepatitis B co-infection among HIV-infected, sex-trafficked women and girls, Nepal.
2008
HIV and Co-Infections in Sex-Trafficked Women in Nepal
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Author Information
Author(s): Polyxeni Potter
Primary Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Hypothesis
Are HIV-infected sex-trafficked women and girls in Nepal more likely to have syphilis and hepatitis B?
Conclusion
HIV-infected sex-trafficked women and girls from Nepal are more likely than those not infected to also have syphilis and hepatitis B.
Supporting Evidence
- HIV-infected sex-trafficked women and girls from Nepal are more likely to also have syphilis and hepatitis B.
Takeaway
Women and girls in Nepal who have HIV are also more likely to get other diseases like syphilis and hepatitis B.
Participant Demographics
HIV-infected sex-trafficked women and girls from Nepal.
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