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Document 2474
DOCN M94A2474
TI Increasing HIV infection due to heterosexual exposure in England and
Wales.
DT 9412
AU Noone A; Gilbart V; Nicoll A; Gill ON; Wright M; Macdonald N; PHLS AIDS
Centre, Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre,; London.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):296 (abstract no. PC0111). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370101
AB In England and Wales the continuing occurrence of HIV infection due to
heterosexual exposure has been questioned by the media and others.
Information on the extent, characteristics and trends in such infection
can be obtained from AIDS case and HIV infection reporting and from
unlinked anonymous (UA) surveys. In England and Wales, by the end of
1993, 2868 men and women had been reported with HIV infection due to
heterosexual exposure. Of these 77% had probably become infected abroad,
many in countries where spread of HIV through heterosexual exposure is
common; 13% had acquired their infection through sex with a partner who
had a high risk of infection; 7% were not known to have a high risk
partner and had not been exposed to infection heterosexually abroad. The
remainder were in the 'undetermined' category or were under
investigation. UA surveys of HIV infection in attenders at STD and
antenatal clinics in London show that infection is occurring in persons
who have had heterosexual exposure to HIV infection. Among pregnant
women the prevalence of infection is increasing in all age groups.
Detailed interviews have been undertaken with 46 of the 117 persons
infected through heterosexual exposure within the United Kingdom. In
general the sexual risk behaviour reported by this small group appears
similar to that reported by heterosexuals taking part in the UK National
Study of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles. However, nearly 50% of those
infected with HIV through heterosexual exposure had had an STD in the
past. It is clear that in England and Wales a small but increasing
number of HIV infections is occurring as a result of heterosexual
exposure. It is appropriate that HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health is one of
the five key areas in the government of the United Kingdom's 'Wealth of
the Nation' initiative.
DE England/EPIDEMIOLOGY Female Human HIV
Infections/EPIDEMIOLOGY/*TRANSMISSION Male Risk Factors *Sex Behavior
Wales/EPIDEMIOLOGY MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).