P3.193The Prevalence of HIV and STIs Among Female Sex Workers in Shiraz, South of Iran: by Respondent Driven Sampling

• Published in: Sexually transmitted infections Vol. 89; no. Suppl 1; p. A208
• Main Authors: Kazerooni, P Afsar, Motazedian, N, Motamedifar, M, Sayadi, M, Sabet, M, Lari, M Amini, Kamali, K
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.07.2013
• Subjects: Chlamydia; Herpes simplex virus 2; Treponema pallidum; Iran

BackgroundAs a concentrated epidemic, HIV is spreading rapidly in one or more sub-groups, but in the general population its prevalence is relatively low. Female sex workers (FSWs) and their partners are at greater risk for HIV infection. A successful comprehensive HIV surveillance should include the...