Rape and HIV.
The risk of contracting HIV infection as a result of rape is unknown. We describe 4 female patients who were found to have antibodies to HIV-1 following rape, only one of whom had another recognized risk factor for HIV infection. The need for careful follow-up of rape victims, and the potential for HIV acquisition by the assailant is discussed.
Claydon
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E
Department of Genito-Urinary Medicine, St Mary's Hospital, London, UK.
Murphy
S
S
Osborne
E M
EM
Kitchen
V
V
Smith
J R
JR
Harris
J R
JR
D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000635:transmission*; D006679:HIV Seropositivity; D006801:Humans; D011902:Rape; D012306:Risk; D013997:Time Factors