HIV, AIDS AND INTRAVENOUS DRUG-USE - SOME CONSIDERATIONS

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INCIARDI, JA
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[1] University of Delaware, Newark, DE
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10.1177/002204269002000202
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R194 [卫生标准、卫生检查、医药管理];
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AIDS is a severe manifestation of infection with human immunodeficiency virus, a pathogen that destroys the body's immune system response. Homosexual and bisexual men represent the largest risk group for HIV and AIDS, followed by intravenous drug (IV) users. The risk factors associated with IV drug use are numerous, yet as a group, IV users are difficult to impact with AIDS prevention messages. © 1990, Florida State University College of Criminology and Criminal Justice. All rights reserved.
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