Retrovirology volume 6 , Article number: P91 Cite this article. Metrics details. Despite the lack of information on the prevalence of HIV and other STIs among men and trans transvestites, transsexuals and transgender sex workers MSW and TSW respectively in Argentina, we found higher prevalences than expected due to the high vulnerability and degree of exposure of these populations.
After signing an informed consent, a blood sample was drawn. Participants answered a questionnaire related to sex work. Among MSW, Thirty-eight percent of MSW and Irregular use of condom with steady partners was reported in Use of illegal drugs any kind was reported by Considering the high prevalences observed and the active involvement of TSW with ATTTA an NGO dealing with trans people this population might be eligible as candidate participants in case a vaccine trial is planned.
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