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  Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
Africa
           
Asia
           
China

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Detection of recent HIV-1 infections among men who have sex with men in Beijing during 2005 - 2006.
Li SW, Zhang XY, Li XX, et al
 Chin Med J (Engl). 2008 Jun 20;121(12):1105-8.
Paper
 
Prevalence of syphilis and HIV infections among men who have sex with men from different settings in
Shenzhen, China: implications for HIV/STD surveillance.
Hong FC, Zhou H, Cai YM, et al 
Sex Transm Infect. 2008 Jul 24
 Abstract
 
Accessing Men Who have Sex with Men Through Long-Chain Referral Recruitment,
Guangzhou, China.
He Q, Wang Y, Li Y, et al
AIDS Behav. 2008 Apr 4
Abstract
 
HIV Prevalence and Correlates of Unprotected Anal Intercourse Among Men Who Have
Sex with Men, Jinan, China.
Ruan S, Yang H, Zhu Y, et al  
AIDS Behav. 2008 Feb 8
 Abstract
 
Changes in HIV prevalence and sexual behavior among men who have sex with men in
a northern Chinese city: 2002-2006.
Zhang D, Bi P, Lv F, Zhang J, Hiller JE. 
J Infect. 2007 Aug 20
 Abstract

Men who have sex with men and human immunodeficiency virus/sexually transmitted
disease control in China.
Liu H, Yang H, Li X, Wang N, et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2006 Feb;33(2):68-76.
Abstract
 
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  HIV prevalence is rising among men who have sex with men, Beijing: results of three
consecutive respondent-driven sampling surveys, 2004-2006
Ma X, Zhang Q, He X, et al
(4th IAS Conference)
 Abstract
 
India

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Same-Sex Behavior and High Rates of HIV Among Men Attending Sexually Transmitted
Infection Clinics in Pune, India, 1993 Through 2002.
Gupta A, Mehta S, Godbole SV, Sahay S, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2006 Oct 2;
 Abstract

High HIV prevalence and risk behaviors in men who have sex with men in Chennai,
India.
Go VF, Srikrishnan AK, Sivaram S,
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2004 Mar 1;35(3):314-9.
Abstract
 
Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Prevalence of HIV infection and sexually transmitted diseases amongst
MSM population in Mumbai, India
P Palwade, H Jerajani, R K Ashok, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Japan
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Problems in three Japanese drug users with Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection.
Kuwahara T, Nakakura T, Oda S, et al   |
J Med Invest. 2008 Feb;55(1-2):156-60.
 Abstract
 
Korea

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  National Survey of Prevalent HIV Strains: Limited Genetic Variation of Korean HIV-1 Clade B
Within the Population of Korean Men Who Have Sex With Men.
Kim GJ, Nam JG, Shin BG, et al 
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2008 Feb 28
 Abstract
 
North Vietnam

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with HIV Infection Among Men Having Sex with
Men in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Nguyen TA, Nguyen HT, Le GT, Detels R.  
AIDS Behav. 2007 Jun 27;
Abstract
 
Taiwan

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Sexually Transmitted Infections
and Risky Sexual Behaviors Among Men Visiting Gay Bathhouses in Taiwan.
 Ko NY, Lee HC, Chang JL, et al  
Sex Transm Dis. 2006 Mar 8;
 Abstract
 
Thailand
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Sexual Behavior and Risk Factors for HIV Infection Among Homosexual and Bisexual Men in Thailand.
Li A, Varangrat A, Wimonsate W, Chemnasiri T, et al 
AIDS Behav. 2008 Aug
Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
HIV prevalence among populations of men who have sex with men--Thailand, 2003 and
2005.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2006 Aug 11;55(31):844-8.
 Paper

High HIV, hepatitis C and sexual risks among drug-using men who have sex with
men in northern Thailand.
Beyrer C, Sripaipan T, Tovanabutra S, et al  
AIDS. 2005 Sep 23;19(14):1535-1540
 Abstract
Australia/Pacific Islands
           
Australia

 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Homosexual men in Australia: population, distribution and HIV prevalence.
Prestage G, Ferris J, Grierson J, et al 
Sex Health. 2008 Jun;5(2):97-102
 Abstract
 
Trends in HIV prevalence among homosexual and bisexual men in eastern Australian states.
Prestage G, Jin F, Zablotska I,et al 
Sex Health. 2008 Jun;5(2):103-7.
 Abstract

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Monitoring HIV incidence among men who have sex with men in Victoria, Australia
 Goller J, Hellard M, Lim M, et al
 (4th IAS Conference)
 Abstract
Europe
           
Germany

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  HIV incidence increasing in MSM in Germany: factors influencing infection dynamics.
Marcus U, Voss L, Kollan C, Hamouda O.
Euro Surveill. 2006 Sep 20;11(9)
Abstract
 
Italy

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
A Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) HIV Type 1 Infection in a Homosexual Man and
 Identified Source Patient.
Monno L, Punzi G, Brindicci G, et al
Abstract

Increased HIV incidence among men who have sex with men in Rome.
Giuliani M, Carlo AD, Palamara G, et al 
AIDS. 2005 Sep 2;19(13):1429-31.
 Abstract
 
The Netherlands

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
A resurgent HIV-1 epidemic among men who have sex with men in the era of potent antiretroviral therapy.
Bezemer D, de Wolf F, Boerlijst MC, et al  
AIDS. 2008 May 31;22(9):1071-7.
 Abstract
 
HIV incidence and HIV testing behavior in men who have sex with men: using three incidence
sources, The Netherlands, 1984-2005.
Dukers NH, Fennema HS, van der Snoek EM, et al  
AIDS. 2007 Feb 19;21(4):491-499.
Abstract
 
Incidence of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV Infection in Men Who Have Sex With
Men Related to Knowledge, Perceived Susceptibility, and Perceived Severity of Sexually
Transmitted Diseases and HIV Infection: Dutch MSM-Cohort Study.
van der Snoek EM, de Wit JB, Gotz HM, 
Sex Transm Dis. 2006 Feb
Abstract

Incidence of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV infection related to perceived
HIV/AIDS threat since highly active antiretroviral therapy availability in men who have
sex with men.
van der Snoek EM, de Wit JB, Mulder PG
Sex Transm Dis. 2005 Mar;32(3):170-5.
 Abstract
 
Spain
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Trends in the prevalence of HIV infection and risk behaviors in homo- and bisexual men.
Folch C, Casabona J, Munoz R, Zaragoza K.  
Gac Sanit. 2005 Jul-Aug;19(4):294-301.
 Abstract
 
United Kingdom

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Investigation of a HIV transmission cluster centred in South Wales.
Knapper CM, Roderick J, Smith J, et al 
Sex Transm Infect. 2008 Jul 2.
 Abstract
 
Continuing high levels of HIV diagnoses in men who have sex with men in the United Kingdom.
Rice B, Nardone A, Gill N, Delpech V.
Euro Surveill. 2008 Apr 3;13(4).
 Abstract
 
HIV in gay and bisexual men in the United Kingdom: 25 years of public health surveillance.
Dougan S, Evans BG, Macdonald N,et al 
Epidemiol Infect. 2007 Jul 30;:1-12
Abstract
 
HIV Prevalence and Undiagnosed Infection Among a Community Sample of Gay Men in
Scotland.
Williamson LM, Hart GJ.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2007 Apr 5;
Abstract
 
Men who have sex with men who are born abroad and diagnosed with HIV in England and
Wales: an epidemiological perspective.
Dougan S, Elford J, Sinka K,  
Int J STD AIDS. 2005 Sep;16(9):618-21.
 Abstract
 
Epidemiology of HIV among black and minority ethnic men who have sex with men in England
and Wales.
Dougan S, Elford J, Rice B,et al 
Sex Transm Infect. 2005 Aug;81(4):345-350.
 Abstract

Recent trends in diagnoses of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections in England
and Wales among men who have sex with men.
Macdonald N, Dougan S, McGarrigle CA, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2004 Dec;80(6):492-7
 Abstract
 
Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Epidemiology of non-B clade forms of HIV-1 in MSM in the UK
 Fox J, Duda A , Kaye S, et al
 (4th IAS Conference)
 Abstract

HIV incidence remains constant in men who have sex with men (MSM) in UK despite
widespread use of combination antiretroviral therapy
JV Parry, G Murphy, A Charlett, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
Latin America/Caribbean
           
Multinational

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Seroprevalence of and risk factors for HIV-1 infection among South American men
who have sex with men.
Bautista CT, Sanchez JL, Montano SM, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2004 Dec;80(6):498-504
 Abstract
 
Argentina

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  High human immunodeficiency virus type 1 seroprevalence in men who have sex with
men in Buenos Aires, Argentina: risk factors for infection.
Pando Mde L, Maulen S, Weissenbacher M, et al
Int J Epidemiol. 2003 Oct;32(5):735-40.
Abstract
 
Brazil
 
           Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Estimated HIV incidence and diversity among men who have sex with men (MSM) in VCTs of
Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil
Velasco de Castro C, Grinsztejn B, Veloso V, et al
 (4th IAS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Columbia  

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  First Case of HIV Type 1 Subtype F among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Colombia.
Eyzaguirre L, Bautista CT, Ayala C, et al 
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2006 Aug;22(8):808-811.
 Abstract
 
Peru 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  HIV-1, Sexually Transmitted Infections, and Sexual Behavior Trends Among Men Who
Have Sex With Men in Lima, Peru.
Sanchez J, Lama JR, Kusunoki L 
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2007 Feb 1
 Abstract
         
           Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  POSTER
HIV Incidence and Syphilis Rates among Men Who Have Sex with Men at High Risk
for HIV-1 Infection in 5 Andean Cities
J Guanira, J Lama, P Goicochea, et al
(14 CROI)
 PDF Poster     Abstract
Middle East
           
Israel

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Epidemiology of adult and adolescent HIV infection in Israel: a country of
immigration.
Chemtob D, Grossman Z.
Int J STD AIDS. 2004 Oct;15(10):691-5
Abstract
North America
           
Canada

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Determinants of HIV Seroconversion Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Living in a Low
HIV Incidence Population in the Era of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapies.
Lavoie E, Alary M, Remis R, et al 
Sex Transm Dis. 2007 Sep 13;
Abstract
 
 
Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  HIV incidence among MSM still unacceptably high: Analysis of repeat diagnostic
HIV testing database in Ontario, Canada, 1996-2002
A N Burchell, L M Calzavara, T Myers, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Trends in HIV incidence and sexual behaviour in a cohort of men who have sex with men
(MSM) in Montreal, 1996-2003
R S Remis, M Alary, J Otis, E Demers, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
United States

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
HIV is hyperendemic among men who have sex with men in San Francisco: 10-year trends in HIV incidence,
HIV prevalence, sexually transmitted infections and sexual risk behaviour.
Scheer S, Kellogg T, Klausner JD,et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2008 Nov;84(6):493-8
 Abstract
 
Locating unrecognized HIV infections among men who have sex with men: San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Raymond HF, Bingham T, McFarland W. 
AIDS Educ Prev. 2008 Oct;20(5):408-19.
 Abstract
 
Transmission Cluster of Multiclass Highly Drug-Resistant HIV-1 Among 9 Men Who Have Sex
With Men in Seattle/King County, WA,2005-2007.
Buskin SE, Ellis GM, Pepper GG, et al  
 J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2008 Sep 2.
Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Trends in HIV/AIDS Diagnoses Among Men Who Have Sex with Men --- 33 States, 2001--2006
CDC  
MMWR June 27, 2008 / 57(25);681-686
 Paper
 
Determinants of Recent HIV Infection Among Seattle-Area Men Who Have Sex with Men.
Thiede H, Jenkins RA, Carey JW, et al
Am J Public Health. 2008 Apr 29
Abstract
 
HIV Infection, Sexual Risk Behavior, and Substance Use Among Latino Gay and
Bisexual Men and Transgender Persons.
Ramirez-Valles J, Garcia D, et al
Am J Public Health. 2008 Apr 29
 Abstract
 
HIV-1 variation before seroconversion in men who have sex with men: analysis of
acute/early HIV infection in the multicenter AIDS cohort study.
 Gottlieb GS, Heath L, Nickle DC, et al 
J Infect Dis. 2008 Apr 1;197(7):1011-5.
 Abstract
 
Prevalence of HIV Infection and Prior HIV Testing among Young Men Who have Sex with Men.
The Baltimore Young Men's Survey.
Sifakis F, Hylton JB, Flynn C, et al 
AIDS Behav. 2007 Oct 30;
 Abstract
 
Changes in Prevalence of HIV Infection and Sexual Risk Behavior in Men Who Have Sex With
Men: San Francisco, 1997-2002.
Osmond DH, Pollack LM, Paul JP, Catania JA.
Am J Public Health. 2007 Apr 26
 Abstract
 
Prevalence of HIV Infection and Predictors of High-Transmission Sexual Risk Behaviors Among
Men Who Have Sex With Men.
Schwarcz S, Scheer S, McFarland W, et al
Am J Public Health. 2007 Apr 26;
 Abstract
 
Racial/Ethnic and Age Disparities in HIV Prevalence and Disease Progression Among Men
Who Have Sex With Men in the United States.
Hall HI, Byers RH, Ling Q, Espinoza L.
Am J Public Health. 2007 Apr 26;
Abstract

Estimation of HIV Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Testing Frequency among Sexually Active
Men Who Have Sex with Men, Aged 18-64 Years-New York City, 2002.
Manning SE, Thorpe LE, Ramaswamy C, et al 
J Urban Health. 2007 Feb 13
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk, prevention, and testing behaviors--United States,
National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System: men who have sex with men, November
2003-April 2005.
Sanchez T, Finlayson T, Drake A,  et al 
MMWR Surveill Summ. 2006 Jul 7;55(6):1-16.
Paper
 
HIV prevalence and risk behaviors among men who have sex with men and inject
drugs in San Francisco.
Kral AH, Lorvick J, Ciccarone D
J Urban Health. 2005 Mar;82(1 Suppl 1):i43-50
 Abstract

An HIV Prevalence-based Model for Estimating Urban Risk Populations of Injection
Drug Users and Men Who Have Sex with Men.
Lieb S, Friedman SR, Zeni MB, Chitwood DD, 
J Urban Health. 2004 Sep;81(3):401-15.
 Abstract
 
Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
POWERPOINT POSTER PRESENTATION
The HIV/AIDS epidemic in MSM in the United States
R Valdiserri
 (XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Poster Presentation
 
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
HIV Incidence Among Men Diagnosed with Primary and Secondary Syphilis in Atlanta, San Francisco,
and Los Angeles 2004-2005
K Buchacz
(2007 National HIV/AIDS Prevention Conference)
Presentation

Population-based Trends in HIV Prevalence and Sexual Risk Behavior Among Men Who
Have Sex with Men
TW Menza
(2008 National STD Prevention Conference)
 Abstract
 
Trends in HIV incidence among men who have sex with men, San Francisco City
municipal STD clinc, 2001-2004
S Schwarcz, C K. Kent, T Kellogg, et al
(2006 National STD Prevention Conference)
 Abstract
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