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Common conditions and diseases in HIV-positive men who have sex with men

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-+*Download pdf Photo: mattza Question What conditions and diseases do HIV-positive men who have sex with men experience at higher rates than HIV-negative men who have sex with men and the general population? Key Take-Home Messages HIV-positive men who have sex with men who experience many physical health conditions at significantly higher rates than their peers …

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HIV risks associated with tattooing, piercing, scarification and acupuncture

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-+*Download pdf Questions What are HIV risks associated with tattooing, piercing, scarification and acupuncture?  Key take-home messages There is strong evidence supporting the risk of hepatitis B, hepatitis C and/or syphilis transmission through unsafe tattooing practices (1-3) though the evidence is less clear when it comes to HIV transmission.(3-6) The prevalence of blood-borne diseases and …

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