Document 2531
 DOCN  M94A2531
 TI    AIDS in Africa: the epidemiology of HIV-associated tuberculosis and
       heterosexual transmission.
 DT    9412
 AU    Shamssain MH; Transkei University.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):283 (abstract no. PC0052). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370044
 AB    OBJECTIVES: To review the epidemiological characteristics of
       HIV-associated tuberculosis in Africa and heterosexual transmission of
       AIDS and the prospects for prevention. METHODS: Published articles and
       preceedings of international and African conferences on HIV-associated
       tuberculosis, heterosexual transmission of AIDS, and distribution and
       determinants of the disease were reviewed. RESULTS: High rates of HIV
       infection in patients with tuberculosis have been reported. Cases of
       tuberculosis have been increased at the same time as the emergence of
       AIDS. Tuberculosis is the most frequent infection in patients dying of
       AIDS. Increased mortality rate in HIV-associated tuberculosis has
       frequently been reported. Female sex workers and their male clients are
       at risk and important in initiating the epidemic. Men with multiple
       partners are largely responsible for transmission of HIV to women.
       DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: STD facilitate the spread of HIV infection
       while tuberculosis helps the development of AIDS once individual are
       infected with HIV. Epidemic of HIV infection is affected by the
       epidemiology of tuberculosis. Heterosexual transmission is the principal
       mode of spread of AIDS and is the primary focus for AIDS education and
       prevention.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/COMPLICATIONS/*EPIDEMIOLOGY/
       TRANSMISSION  Africa/EPIDEMIOLOGY  Female  Human  Male  Prostitution
       *Sex Behavior  Tuberculosis/COMPLICATIONS/*EPIDEMIOLOGY  MEETING
       ABSTRACT

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