XI International Conference on AIDS July 7-12, 1996
Rasamindrakotroka A., Andriamahenina R.
Behets F.
May J., Andriamiadana J.
Ravaorarimalala C. |
Mo.C.1488
High Syphilis and Low but Rising
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Results | N | HIV+ | RPR & TPHA+ |
Pregnant women | 1,587 | 1 (.1%) | 192 (12.1%) |
STD patients | 1,575 | 5 (.3%) | 244 (15.5%) |
Prostitutes | 969 | 2 (.2%) | 296 (30.5%) |
Estimates of HIV prevalence per 100,000 adult Malagasy rose from 20 in 1989, to 30 in 1992, to 70 in 1995. Overall, 536/4115 (13%) individuals reported genital ulcers and 1981/4113 (48.2%) reported genital discharge in the preceding 6 months. Syphilis seroreactivity inversely correlated with years of schooling: individuals lacking any schooling: 72/250 (28.8%); six years of schooling: 272/1162 (23.4%); 10 years: 286/1593 (17.9%); 14 years: 78/827 (9.4%); university: 18/255 (7.1%). Syphilis seroreactivity was significantly associated with history of genital ulcers, with prostitution, with number of partners in the last month, and a new partner in the last three months.
Prof. Rasamindrakotroka A.
LNR SIDA/MST
Service d'Immunologie CHU Hopital
Joseph Ravoahangy Andrianavalona
B.P. 4150 Anatananarivo 101, Madagascar
Tel: 261-2-231-49; 261-2-279-79 Ext. 4159
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