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Document 2531
DOCN M94A2531
TI AIDS in Africa: the epidemiology of HIV-associated tuberculosis and
heterosexual transmission.
DT 9412
AU Shamssain MH; Transkei University.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):283 (abstract no. PC0052). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370044
AB OBJECTIVES: To review the epidemiological characteristics of
HIV-associated tuberculosis in Africa and heterosexual transmission of
AIDS and the prospects for prevention. METHODS: Published articles and
preceedings of international and African conferences on HIV-associated
tuberculosis, heterosexual transmission of AIDS, and distribution and
determinants of the disease were reviewed. RESULTS: High rates of HIV
infection in patients with tuberculosis have been reported. Cases of
tuberculosis have been increased at the same time as the emergence of
AIDS. Tuberculosis is the most frequent infection in patients dying of
AIDS. Increased mortality rate in HIV-associated tuberculosis has
frequently been reported. Female sex workers and their male clients are
at risk and important in initiating the epidemic. Men with multiple
partners are largely responsible for transmission of HIV to women.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: STD facilitate the spread of HIV infection
while tuberculosis helps the development of AIDS once individual are
infected with HIV. Epidemic of HIV infection is affected by the
epidemiology of tuberculosis. Heterosexual transmission is the principal
mode of spread of AIDS and is the primary focus for AIDS education and
prevention.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/COMPLICATIONS/*EPIDEMIOLOGY/
TRANSMISSION Africa/EPIDEMIOLOGY Female Human Male Prostitution
*Sex Behavior Tuberculosis/COMPLICATIONS/*EPIDEMIOLOGY MEETING
ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).