HIV seroprevalence of STD clinics in Houston, Texas, USA.

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HIV seroprevalence of STD clinics in Houston, Texas, USA.

Int Conf AIDS. 1989 Jun 4-9;5:90 (abstract no. M.A.P.73). Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA5/00023089
Enochs M; Falletti RL; Sullivan K; Sanchez D; Penaloza D; Honeycutt H; Bureau of Epidemiology, Houston Dept. of Health & Human Services,; Houston, Texas, USA

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To present statistical data supporting the growing threat of HIV infection within specific sexually active populations attending an STD clinic. METHODS: A blinded survey was conducted at a large STD clinic servicing a predominantly black area of Houston. All blood samples taken for standard RPR screening were also tested for HIV using the Elisa and Western blot tests. Patients included in the survey were taken consecutively until predetermined gender quotas were attained. No ethnic or age bias was imposed on the selection procedure. RESULTS: A total of 1,140 samples were collected with 6% HIV positive. Seropositivity is highest in the age groups between 25-34 (23%). Overall, whites are 10% positive with 76 samples tested, blacks are 6% positive with 960 samples tested, Hispanics are 7% positive with 96 samples tested and other ethnic populations are 25% positive with 8 samples taken. Data for heterosexual males (n=543) and females (n=505) indicate whites are 1% positive, blacks are 2% positive and Hispanics are 4% positive. Data for homosexual males (n=92) show whites and blacks to be over 50% positive. CONCLUSION: The results of the survey allow us to draw certain conclusions: 1) large sampling from the black population permits us to place greater confidence in the high seropositivity found in that group; 2) homosexual males show a high seropositivity in all age groups and ethnic classifications; 3) samples collected are representative of the clinic population; and 4) persons seeking treatment at Houston STD clinics are showing an overall prevalence of 6% HIV positive.

Keywords: Adult Ambulatory Care Facilities Female Homosexuality Human HIV Seropositivity *HIV Seroprevalence Male Texas/*EPIDEMIOLOGY ABSTRACT
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