Factors associated with newly diagnosed HIV among persons with concomitant sexually transmitted diseases.

Objective: We evaluated Illinois and Chicago Departments of Public Health surveillance databases to determine risk factors associated with newly diagnosed HIV among persons with bacterial sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Methods: Test results for Chlamydia, gonorrhea, early syphilis (primary, secondary, and early latent), and HIV from public health clinics in Illinois in 2002 were merged with demographic and behavioral survey data collected during patient visits. STD was defined as any positive non-HIV result.

STD, HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis services in Illinois County Jails.

Objective: : To assess the availability of STD, HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis services provided at Illinois adult county jails.

Goal: : Identify opportunities and barriers to service provision.

Study Design: : Telephone survey to those providing medical services in Illinois county jails.