Acta Virologica Vol.47, p.167-172, 2003

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Acta Virologica Vol.47, p.167-172, 2003
Title: SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS AMONG PROSTITUTES IN BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
Author: M. BYSTRICKÁ, Z. KRIKOVÁ, M. KŔČOVÁ, K. KONCOVÁ, E. KOVÁČOVÁ, A. VACULÍKOVÁ, D. STANEKOVÁ, G. RUSS

Abstract: Sera from 18 prostitutes from Bratislava were examined for the presence of antibodies to several sexually transmitted pathogens, namely Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2), Human immunodeficiency viruses 1 and 2 (HIV-1 and HIV-2), Hepatitis B and C viruses (HBV and HCV), Chlamydia trachomatis, and Treponema pallidum. Results of this screening indicated that 11 prostitutes (61%) carried 1 or more sexually transmitted infections. The most prevalent antibodies were directed against HSV-2 (9 cases, i.e. 50%), which represents the most common sexually transmitted infection agent.

Keywords: Herpes simplex virus 2; Human immunodeficiency viruses 1 and 2; Hepatitis B virus; Hepatitis C virus; Chlamydia trachomatis; Treponema pallidum; prostitutes; antibodies
Year: 2003, Volume: 47, Issue:	Page From: 167, Page To: 172


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