A study on HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B and C virus infections among female sex workers in the Republic of Congo

• Main Authors: Fabien Roch Niama (Author), Nadia Claricelle Loukabou Bongolo (Author), Pembe Issamou Mayengue (Author), Franck Fortuné Mboussou (Author), Edith Sophie Kombo Bayonne (Author), Florian Michael Kouckodila Nzingoula (Author), Louis Regis Dossou-Yovo (Author), Igor Louzolo (Author), Mandingha Kosso Etoka-Beka (Author), Achile Lanzy (Author), Irène Yameogo (Author), Davy Louvouezo (Author), Simon Charles Kobawila (Author), Marie-Francke Puruhence (Author), Henri Joseph Parra (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Female Sex Workers (FSWs) are considered to be at high risk for transmission of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and are defined as a priority of the national HIV/AIDS response in the Republic of Congo (RoC). However, no data are available regarding STIs in this group. This...