[Characteristics of AIDS cases detected at a prison in Barcelona (1991-1993)].
OBJECTIVE
To describe the cases of AIDS detected in a Barcelona prison.


METHODS
A prospective study.


METHODS
A penitentiary for men in Barcelona.


METHODS
All those inmates who had AIDS or were diagnosed with the illness during their stay in prison during the 36 months between 1/1/1991 and 31/12/93.


RESULTS
220 cases of AIDS (91.7% PVDA), 60% of which were diagnosed in prison. The PVDA were younger (p < 0.0001). There were a greater number of Spaniards among the UDVP (p < 0.01) and among those with tattoos (p < 0.001). The first manifestation of the disease in 53% of the cases was extrapulmonary Tuberculosis.


CONCLUSIONS
Prisons are key places in the prevention and monitoring of HIV infection. The use of care programmes, including maintenance programmes using Methadone, for drug-dependent patients are recommended. The continuation of programmes tracking Tuberculosis, the main illness related to HIV infection in prison, is also recommended.
Marco
A
A
Programa VIH/SIDA del Centro Penitenciario de Hombres, Barcelona.
Guerrero
R A
RA
Rodríguez
A M
AM
Escribano
M
M
Humet
V
V
Mercadé
E
E
Ballester
J
J
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011329:Prisoners; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors; D013030:Spain
Características de los casos de SIDA detectados en una prisión de Barcelona (1991-1993).