Human Immunodeficiency Virus Seroprevalence and Condom Use Among Female Sex Workers in Italy
Sexually Transmitted DiseasesPublished 1 October 1998
Michele Spina, Salvatrice Mancuso, Alessandro Sinicco, Emanuela Vaccher, CINO TRAINA, NICOLA DI FABRIZIO
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The results of the second study showed that sex workers may be at higher risk for HIV infection through noncommercial sexual intercourses through the use of condoms and high‐risk sexual practices by sex workers with their clients and nonpaying partners.
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The results of the first study showed a significant increase of seroprevalence among professional sex workers, whereas the high seroprevalence among sex workers who used intravenous drugs was constant. The results of the second study showed that sex workers may be at higher risk for HIV infection through noncommercial sexual intercourses.
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