In a study of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1)-uninfected African prostitutes, 83 (67%) of 124 seroconverted to HIV-1. Oral contraceptive use (odds ratio [OR], 3.1; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.1-8.6; P less than .03), genital ulcers (mean annual episodes, 1.32 +/- 0.55 in seroconverting women vs. 0.48 +/- 0.21 in seronegative women; P less than .02) and Chlamydia trachomatis infections (OR, 3.6; CI, 1.3-11.0; P less than .02) were associated with increased risk of HIV-1 infection. Condom use reduced the risk of HIV-1 infection (OR, 0.11; CI, 0.05-0.27; P less than .0001). Stepwise logistic regression analysis confirmed independent associations between HIV-1 infection and oral contraceptive use, condom use, genital ulcers, and C. trachomatis. The presence of other sexually transmitted diseases may in part explain the heterosexual HIV-1 epidemic in Africa and may represent important targets for intervention to control HIV-1 infection.
Stools from tourists from Europe and North America who acquired diarrhea in Mombasa (Kenya), Goa (India), or Montego Bay (Jamaica) were examined for enteric pathogens. Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) was the most common pathogen (25%) identified in the 3 locations. Isolation of Shigella species was more frequent in Goa and Mombasa than in Montego Bay (10%, 9%, and 0.3%, respectively; P <.005). Viruses (rotaviruses and enteric adenoviruses) were found in 9% of travelers to the 3 areas. Of 275 ETEC isolates in this study, 158 (57%) produced a defined colonization factor antigen (CFA). Coli surface 6 (CS6) was the most frequent and was found in 41%-52% of CFA/CS-positive ETEC isolates. The frequency of resistance among bacterial enteropathogens to traditional antimicrobial agents was particularly high throughout the study period in all 3 regions. Quinolones were active against the bacterial enteropathogens in the 3 sites.
Genital ulcers and vulvitis occurred with increased frequency in nonoxynol 9 sponge users. We were unable to demonstrate that nonoxynol 9 sponge use was effective in reducing the risk of HIV infection among highly exposed women.
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