[HIV seroprevalence among patients attending sexually transmitted clinics in Spain, 1998-2000].
BACKGROUND
Analysis of HIV seroprevalence among patients attending sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinic during 1998-2000.


METHODS
Unlinked anonymous serologic survey among 5,968 patients of seven STD clinics in Spain.


RESULTS
HIV-1 seroprevalence has decreased from 3.7% in 1998 to 1.7% in 2000 (p < 0.0001). In 2000 it reached 10.6% among homo/bisexual men, 0.4% among sexworkers, and 3.4% among other heterosexual categories. Drugs injecting and STD were associated with a higher prevalence.


CONCLUSIONS
Among people with sexual risk behaviours, STD and HIV-infection are strongly associated, and this demonstrates the convenience of integrate their attendance.
D000328:Adult; D003151:Community Health Centers; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology; D015528:HIV Seroprevalence; D015497:HIV-1; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology; D013030:Spain / Q000453:epidemiology