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Author

  • Eleni Papadopulos

  • Valendar Turner

  • John M. Papadimitriou

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  • -

Category

  • Regional Agenda

Topic

  • Asia

  • Thailand

  • AIDS Epidemiology

  • Prostitute

  • ELISA

  • Western Blot

Article Type

  • Scientific Paper

Publish Year

  • 1995

Meta Description

  • The content critically analyzes data on HIV infection in Thai men, questioning the belief that it's acquired through heterosexual contact, especially with prostitutes.

Summary

  • This is a summary of a study that examines the data on heterosexual transmission of AIDS in Thailand. The study questions the evidence supporting heterosexual transmission and highlights the limitations of the HIV antibody tests used in Thailand. It also discusses factors such as drug use and social changes that may contribute to the spread of HIV in certain areas. The study emphasizes the need for further research and a better understanding of the factors influencing HIV transmission in Thailand.

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  • HIV

  • Thailand

  • Heterosexual transmission

  • Prostitutes

  • CSW (Commercial Sex Workers)

  • Substance use

  • Sexual behavior

  • Sociodemographic status

  • ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay)

  • Western blot

  • Seropositive

  • Risk factors

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Eleni Papadopulos-Eleopulos (1) Valendar F.Turner (2) David Causer1 John M. Papadimitriou (3)

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We would like to thank all our colleagues and especially Richard Fox, Bruce Hedland-Thomas, Alun Dufty, Gary James, Iris Peter, Peter Henson, Jennie Brooks, Michael Hart, Hiram Caton, Todd Miller, James Whitehead, Fabio Franchi, Harvey Bialy, Charles Thomas, Peter Duesberg, Neville Hodgkinson and the clerical staff of the Department of Medical Physics and the staff of the Royal Perth Hospital Library.

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