Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, December 01, 2000 / 49(47);1061
"All Men---Make a Difference!" is the theme designated by the Joint United Nations Program on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) for this year's World AIDS Day, December 1, 2000.
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, December 01, 2000 / 49(47);1062-4
An essential component of efforts to prevent new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections in the United States is the use of voluntary HIV counseling and testing by persons at risk for HIV, especially members of underserved populations.
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, November 24, 2000 / 49(46);1041-1044
During 1999--2000, South Carolina's Department of Corrections (SCDC), Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), and CDC investigated an outbreak of drug-susceptible tuberculosis (TB) that occurred in a state correctional facility housing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected inmates.
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, November 10, 2000 / 49(44);1009
CDC announces the availability of two draft documents for public comment: "Revised Guidelines for HIV Counseling, Testing, and Referral" and "Revised Public Health Service Recommendations for HIV Screening of Pregnant Women."
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, September 29, 2000 / 49(38);861-4
From February through June 1999, seven human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected young persons were identified in a small town in rural Mississippi. Two persons were identified through routine voluntary HIV testing during sexually transmitted disease (STD) evaluations, and five were identified subsequently through contact investigation by the local health department.
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, August 04, 2000 / 49(30);685-7
Public health contact investigations are conducted to find persons who have been exposed to patients with active tuberculosis (TB) and to evaluate and treat those contacts for TB infection and active TB. Persons in close (i.e., prolonged, frequent, or intense) contact with patients with active TB are at high risk for TB infection.
MMWR Surveillance Summaries, July 07, 2000 / 49(SS06);1-39
High-risk behaviors (e.g., physical inactivity, cigarette smoking, and drinking and driving) and lack of preventive health care (e.g., screening for cancer) are associated with morbidity and mortality from chronic disease and injury. The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) collects state-specific information to determine the prevalence of such behaviors and preventive practices. By using the BRFSS, states can gain a better understanding of the factors that have a major affect on the health of their adult populations.
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, June 23, 2000 / 49(24);529-532
Men who have sex with men and inject drugs (MSM/IDU) pose unique challenges for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk reduction efforts because they have multiple risks for HIV acquisition and transmission.
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, June 23, 2000 / 49(24);529
The National Association of People with AIDS will sponsor the 6th annual National HIV Testing Day on June 27. National HIV Testing Day is a nationwide campaign promoting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) education and voluntary HIV counseling, testing, and referral to encourage persons at risk for HIV infection to know their HIV status and reduce their risks for HIV transmission.
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, June 16, 2000 / 49(23);512-5
A comprehensive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention strategy includes knowledge of HIV status, counseling to reduce high-risk behavior, and referral for appropriate care. After diagnosis, a substantial percentage of HIV-infected persons reduce their high-risk sexual behaviors.
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, June 09, 2000 / 49(RR06);1-54
Men who have sex with men and inject drugs (MSM/IDU) pose unique challenges for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk reduction efforts because they have multiple risks for HIV acquisition and transmission.
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, June 02, 2000 / 49(21);465-470
Men who have sex with men and inject drugs (MSM/IDU) pose unique challenges for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk reduction efforts because they have multiple risks for HIV acquisition and transmission.
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, April 21, 2000 / 49(15);317-320
During June--August 1998, the Tuberculosis (TB) Control Program of the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) identified four cases of TB among young black men. Three of these men also had human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, March 24, 2000 / 49(11);233-4
"HIV Prevention with Incarcerated Persons," a satellite broadcast, is scheduled for Thursday, April 27, 2000, at 1--3 p.m. eastern time. Co-sponsors are CDC and the Public Health Training Network. This forum will focus on activities and resources for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection prevention within correctional facilities.
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, March 10, 2000 / 49(09);185-9
A previously published report provided guidelines for managing the pharmacologic interactions that can result when patients receive protease inhibitors and nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) for treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection together with rifamycins for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB) (1)
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, January 14, 2000 / 49(01);4-11
In the United States, racial/ethnic minority populations account for an increasing proportion of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) cases, including cases among men who have sex with men (MSM) (1).
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