title: Fatal attraction: sex, sexually transmitted infections and HIV-1.
abstract: The predominant mode of HIV-1 transmission globally is from sexual practices. The risk of HIV-1 transmission by sexual means is a function of infectivity, susceptibility and mode of transmission (type of sexual practice). In addition, transmission may be enhanced by the presence of sexually transmissible infections (STIs). An understanding of the interplay between sexual practices, STIs and HIV-1 may facilitate the development of effective treatment and prevention strategies. These topics are the subject of this review.
authors.affiliation: Division of Sexual Health, Albion Street Centre, 150-154 Albion Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales 2010, Australia. derek.chan2@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Chan
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002944:Circumcision, Male; D018562:Disease Transmission, Infectious / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D015497:HIV-1; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D014456:Ulcer / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents