Author/Editor		Matičič, M; Tomažič, J; Vidmar, L
Title		AIDS in the context of sexually transmitted diseases
Type		članek
Source		Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannon Adriat
Vol. and No.		Letnik 4, št. 3
Publication year		1995
Volume		str. 162-5
Language		eng
Abstract		The predominant mode of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission throughout the world is sexual. The sexual contact with an infected person is estimated to account for nearly 90 pct. of HIV infected cases worldwide. The risk of HIV transmission, practicing unprotected sexual contact with an infected person depends on several factors: the mode of sexual intercourse, state of the disease in infected partner, virulence of the virus, age and gender of an uninfected partner and coexistence of other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). There exists also an apparent influence of HIV infection and immunosuppression on the transmission, clinical manifestation, or natural history of other STDs. Awareness of HIV-STD risk is important in all contexts of sexuality, underlying the strategies of prevention and public health intervention. Safer sex messages which include reducing the number of sexual partners, avoiding unprotected sexual practices and using condoms are of extreme importance.
Descriptors		ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES