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etiology of genital ulcer disease and association with human immunodeficiency virus infection in two tanzanian cities.the etiological agent is usually not established in cases of genital ulcer disease (gud) in tanzania, since diagnosis and treatment of this disease are based mainly on clinical rather than microbiologic parameters. gud increases the risk of infection with hiv. however, the association between specific gud infections and hiv infection has not been fully investigated.200312567167
decline in hiv prevalence among women of childbearing age in moshi urban, tanzania.the objective of this study was to describe trends over time in hiv prevalence, sexually transmitted infections (stis) and sexual behaviour among women in moshi urban, tanzania. two cross-sectional studies were conducted in 1999 and in 2002-04 among women attending three primary health-care clinics. they were interviewed and screened for hiv and stis. there was a significant decrease in hiv prevalence (11.5-6.9%). the decline was greatest among women aged 15-24 years. syphilis, trichomoniasis, b ...200717945046
association of age at first sex with hiv-1, hsv-2, and other sexual transmitted infections among women in northern tanzania.to examine the association between age at first sex and the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (stis), including hiv-1 and hsv-2, in women in moshi urban district, northern tanzania.200919707109
prevalence of antibodies against herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 in children and young people in an urban region in tanzania.herpes simplex virus type 1 (hsv-1) is transmitted by close contact, both sexual and nonsexual, and infections are acquired during childhood and adolescence. herpes simplex virus type 2 (hsv-2), however, is thought to be transmitted mainly by sexual contact. most hsv-2 infections are consequently expected to occur after the onset of sexual activity. recent reports indicate an increasing prevalence of hsv-2 on the african continent, but most studies have been performed on adult cohorts. in the pr ...200616891495
seroprevalence and correlates of herpes simplex virus type 2 among urban tanzanian women.data on herpes simplex virus type 2 (hsv-2) among women in the general population of developing countries are limited.200312838089
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