Prevalence of HIV antibodies among prostitutes in Zürich, Switzerland

Klin Wochenschr. 1987 Mar 16;65(6):287-8. doi: 10.1007/BF01773453.

Abstract

The prevalence of antibodies to the human immune deficiency virus was determined in 123 prostitutes. Of 18 intravenous drug abusers 14 were anti-HIV positive, all others, with one exception, were seronegative. Neither race, nor number of clients, nor sexual practices correlated with seropositivity.

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / epidemiology*
  • Adult
  • Antibodies, Viral / analysis*
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Female
  • HIV / immunology*
  • HIV Antibodies
  • Humans
  • Risk
  • Sex Work*
  • Switzerland

Substances

  • Antibodies, Viral
  • HIV Antibodies