Project no.: HIV-NAT 157/Syphilis
This is a longitudinal, prospective cohort study to assess the prevalence of latent syphilis among HIV-infected Thai patients and sexual risk behaviors as well as other sexual transmitted infection (STI).
Results: The existence of latent syphilis continued to be prevalent among HIV-infected patients in our cohort. MSMs are at a higher risk of acquiring syphilis and may require more-frequent screenings for STIs. To prevent STIs, physicians should encourage their patients to consistently and regularly use condoms. Health education and social marketing campaigns urgently need to target groups at risk to consistently and regularly use condoms.
Presentation: Maek-a-nantawat W, Jamthong J, Laopraynak N, Moonthong K, Ubolyam S, Avihingsanon A. Syphilis and Risk behaviors among HIV-infected individuals on antiretroviral therapy. Poster # 51.008 presented at the 15th International Congress on Infectious Diseases and the International Society for Infectious Diseases, June 13-16, 2012, Bangkok
