HIV Transmission in Correctional Facility

Macher, Abe; Kibble, Deborah; Wheeler, David

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HIV Transmission in Correctional Facility

Published Date:

Apr 2006

Source:

Emerg Infect Dis. 12(4):669-671.

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Macher, Abe ; Kibble, Deborah ; Wheeler, David ;

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Description:

Acute retroviral syndrome developed in an inmate in a detention center after he had intercourse with 2 HIV-infected inmates. Correctional facilities house a disproportionate number of HIV-infected persons, and most do not provide inmates with condoms. Correctional healthcare providers should be familiar with primary HIV infection and acute retroviral syndrome.

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Emerging Infectious Diseases

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