Abstract
Two hundred homosexual men were investigated for prevalence rates of syphilis, hepatitis A (HAV) and hepatitis B (HBV). A reactive Treponema pallidum haemagglutination test (TPHA) was found in 56.3% of the participants. In 81.7% HBV seromarkers were detected. Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAG) was present in 6.6%. Anti-HAV was found in 51.0%. Risk factors for acquisition of these infections are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Berlin
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Hepatitis A / epidemiology*
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Hepatitis A / immunology
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Hepatitis Antibodies / analysis
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Hepatitis B / epidemiology*
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Hepatitis B / immunology
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Hepatitis B Core Antigens / analysis
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Hepatitis B Surface Antigens / analysis
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Hepatovirus / immunology
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Homosexuality*
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Humans
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Male
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Risk
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Syphilis / epidemiology*
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Treponema Immobilization Test
Substances
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Hepatitis Antibodies
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Hepatitis B Core Antigens
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Hepatitis B Surface Antigens