Sexually transmitted diseases enhance HIV transmission: no longer a hypothesis
Sexually transmitted diseases enhance HIV transmission: no longer a hypothesis
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DOI:
10.1016/s0140-6736(98)90002-2
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发表时间:
1998-06-01
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影响因子:
168.9
通讯作者:
Cohen, MS
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Cohen, MS
Conclusions A causal link between HIV-l transmission and classic STDs has been demonstrated. 22’3’How can we use these data to plan HIV-l prevention? Mathematical models have been developed to predict the impact of different interventions on HIV-l transmission, 36 and prevention choices depend heavily on the prevalence and relative importance of the cofactors examined. In countries where STDs and HIV-l coincide, treatment of STDs can be expected to reduce transmission of HIV-l in a costeffective manner. 36’37 Although available data make it difZficult to focus on particular STDs, the effects of gonorrhoea on excretion of HIV-l in semen support the timely treatment of this infection. z8 The high prevalence of trichomoniasis in both men and women may also prove to be important for HIV-l transmission. In addition, rapidly evolving data seem to show that the changes in vaginal flora characterised as bacterial vaginosis may facilitate acquisition of HIV-1. 38, 39 To reduce HIV-l transmission in developing countries, priority must be placed on syndromic management of STDs and use of effective antimicrobial drugs. 40 Improved ways to detect STDs in symptom-free people, especially women, are also essential. Behavioural messages should continue to encourage health-seeking behaviour and “safer sex” including condom use. 4” Development of behavioural messages focused on HIV-linfected individuals is anticipated, since responsible sexual behaviour in this population is absolutely essential for HIV-1 prevention.In developed countries, the relative importance of STDs for HIV-l transmission is more controversial, mainly because of limited data. The prevalence of HIV-l in patients that present with STDs is considerably higher than in the general population. 4’Recently, studies in the USA and UK have found continued incidence of STDs in patients with HIV-l disease (refs 42, 43, and Myron S Cohen, unpublished data). Detection and treatment of classic STDs must be undertaken in HIV-l-positive patients to reduce their viral infectiousness, and in their partners to reduce susceptibility to infection.