Prevalence of acquired drug resistance mutations in antiretroviral- experiencing subjects from 2012 to 2017 in Hunan Province of central South China.

Background: There are few data on the prevalence of acquired drug resistance mutations (ADRs) in Hunan Province, China, that could affect the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy (ART).

Objectives: The main objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of acquired drug resistance (ADR) the epidemic characteristics of HIV-1-resistant strains among ART-failed HIV patients in Hunan Province, China.

Methods: ART-experienced and virus suppression failure subjects in Hunan between 2012 and 2017 were evaluated by genotyping analysis and mutations were scored using the HIVdb.

Epidemiologic correlates of willingness to be tested for HIV and prior testing among married men in India.

There has been limited research in India on determinants of seeking HIV testing by Indian married couples. We analyzed data obtained from husbands of married couples participating in the National Family Health Survey 2005-06. Socio-demographic and behavioural predictors for willingness to be tested and self-reported prior testing were explored, using multivariate logistic regression.

Chlamydia trachomatis in older Los Angeles County residents, 1991-1998: implications and recommendations for the detection of sexually transmitted infections in older age groups.

Objectives: This study examined the incidence and implications of reported chlamydia cases in Los Angeles County residents aged 50 and older.

Design: Observational study of passive surveillance data submitted to the Los Angeles County Sexually Transmitted Disease Program.

Settings: Private and public health facilities in Los Angeles County.