Epidemiology of HIV Infection in the Developed World

  • Author: Mauro Schechter, MD, PhD (More Info)
  • Editors in Chief: Daniel R. Kuritzkes, MD; Joseph J. Eron, Jr., MD
  • Last Reviewed: 4/1/16 (What's New)

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]
    Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among Men Who Have Sex With Men
      Viral Hepatitis Among Men Who Have Sex With Men
        Race/Ethnicity Among Men Who Have Sex With Men

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        Keywords: Special Populations

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