Epidemiology of HIV Infection in the Developed World
Summary
- Current Epidemiologic Trends Among Men Who Have Sex With Men
- MSM are the most affected risk group for HIV infection in the majority of developed countries
- HIV notifications are increasing in this group in some countries, including the US, mainly due to increased risk behavior[Sullivan 2009; Crepaz 2009; CDC 2012a]
- Risk behavior in MSM appears to be associated with use of methamphetamines (“crystal meth”), amyl nitrite (“poppers”), and cocaine[Colfax 2005]
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Keywords: Special Populations