Prevalence of Pthirus pubis (Anoplura: Pediculidae) among sex workers in urban Jos, Nigeria.
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Between May and October 1992, 374 sex workers comprising of 372 prostitutes and 2 homosexuals were examined for Pthirus pubis infestation. While none of the homosexuals was found to be infested, 52.69% of the prostitutes were infested with the highest and lowest infestation in the 40-49 year old group and 20-29 year old group respectively. The educational level was found to determine the extent of disease awareness among the sex workers. Questions are raised about the role of Pthirus pubis is AIDS transmission among sex workers.
- University of Jos Nigeria
Adult, Male, Adolescent, Age Factors, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Nigeria, Homosexuality, Lice Infestations, Middle Aged, Sex Work, Prevalence, Educational Status, Humans, Female, Child
Adult, Male, Adolescent, Age Factors, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Nigeria, Homosexuality, Lice Infestations, Middle Aged, Sex Work, Prevalence, Educational Status, Humans, Female, Child
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