Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2006, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (6): 754-757.

• 专题报道 • Previous Articles     Next Articles

Infections of STDs/HIV and Assessment of Risk Factors in Male Sex Workers

Li Qunhui, Wu Hao, Sun Lijun, Huang Xiaojie, Liu Yi, Sun Xin, Liu Rusheng, Liu An, Wei Hongjuan, Ye Jiangzhu   

  1. Beijing Center for AIDS and STDs Clinical Diagnosis and Therapy, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital University of Medical Sciences
  • Received:2006-09-26 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2006-12-24 Published:2006-12-24

Abstract: Objective To determine the serologic prevalence of STDs/HIV in male sex workers(MSW) in order to provide evidence for intervention in the population.Methods Questionnaires were administered to MSWs after informed consent obtained.Serologic specimens were taken to detect antibodies to HIV,syphilis and herpes simplex virus(HSV-2).Results A total of 85 MSWs were screened.HIV antibody was positive in 5(5.9%) of them.FTA-ABSIgG、RPR and TPPA were positive in 17(20.0%) of them.The antibody to HSV-2-IgG was found in7(8.2%) of the men.Age and the age at first sex debut were risk factors associated with the infections.Conclusion STDs are identified in this group of MSWs.It is necessary to monitor STDs/HIV and their behaviorally in the population.

Key words: sexually transmitted diseases/human immunodeficienly virus(STDs/HIV), male sex worker, risk factor

CLC Number: