HIV in Africa
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HIV is associated with a large number of sexual partners, a history of sexually transmitted disease or genital ulcers, prostitution and retention of foreskin (i.e. circumcision protects). However, HIV is so prevalent that identification of risk groups is of limited importance in terms of allocation of resources.
The role of HIV testing in Africa:
1. Blood donor screening
2. Epidemiological surveys
3. Case finding: eg those presenting to GUM clinics / presenting with other sexually transmitted diseases.
