Condom Use and HIV Infection among Prostitutes in Zaire

Jonathan Mann; Thomas C. Quinn; Peter Piot; Ngaly Bosenge; Nzila Nzilambi; Mpunga Kalala; Henry Francis; Robert L. Colebunders; Robert Byers; Pangu Kasa Azila; Ngandu Kabeya; James W. Curran

doi:10.1056/NEJM198702053160615

Condom Use and HIV Infection among Prostitutes in Zaire

Jonathan Mann, Thomas C. Quinn, Peter Piot, Ngaly Bosenge, Nzila Nzilambi, Mpunga Kalala, Henry Francis, Robert L. Colebunders, Robert Byers, Pangu Kasa Azila, Ngandu Kabeya, James W. Curran

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To the Editor: Sexual contact, whether heterosexual or homosexual, is the most important mode of transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) throughout the world.¹ Epidemiologic data, combined with the finding of HIV in seminal fluid, cervical secretions, and blood, provide a theoretical basis for the recommendation by the U.S. Public Health Service that use of condoms by homosexuals or heterosexuals may offer protection against HIV transmission.² A recent report presented experimental evidence that despite mechanical stresses, condoms provide an effective barrier against HIV.³ We report epidemiologic evidence that condoms may reduce the risk of HIV acquisition through sexual intercourse….

Original language	English (US)
Number of pages	1
Journal	New England Journal of Medicine
Volume	316
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJM198702053160615
State	Published - Feb 5 1987
Externally published	Yes

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