High HIV prevalence and risk behaviours in men who have sex with men in Chennai, India

Article Abstract:

A random sample survey of a cross-sectional population was conducted in 2001 among residents of thirty slums in Chennai in order to estimate HIV and sexually transmitted disease prevalence and behavioral risk characteristics of men who have sex with men in Chennai, India. It was found that men who have sex with men (MSM) in Chennai slums were at high risk for HIV, and the HIV prevention strategies should be targeted at such areas with high rates of MSM population.

India, Homosexuality, Male, Male homosexuality

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A reliable and inexpensive EasyCD4 assay for monitoring HIV-infected individuals in resource-limited settings

Article Abstract:

Tripotassium EDTA blood specimens from HIV-infected individuals were studied using a novel flow cytometric assay, in comparison with standard flow cytometry, to evaluate the accuracy and validity of low-cost CD4 T-cell count assays. Results of the study suggested that EasyCD4 assay could be a useful alternative assay to conventional flow cytometry, appropriate for use in resource-limited settings.

Health aspects, Usage, Measurement, Genetic aspects, Flow cytometry, CD4 lymphocytes, Blood cell count, Clinical report

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High HIV sexual risk behaviors and sexually transmitted disease prevalence among injection drug users in Northern Vietnam: Implications for a generalized HIV epidemic

Article Abstract:

A community-based cross-sectional study among injection drug users (IDUs) in Vietnam assessed sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevalence and behavioral risk factors. It is found that high STD prevalence and high-risk sexual and parenteral behaviors among IDUs indicate the potential for HIV/STD transmission to the general Vietnamese population.

Vietnam, Sexual behavior, Risk factors, HIV infection, HIV infections, Intravenous drug abuse

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