Prevalence and correlates of HIV syphilis and hepatitis B and C infection and harm reduction program use among male injecting drug users in Kabul Afghanistan: A cross-sectional assessment

摘要

BackgroundA nascent HIV epidemic and high prevalence of risky drug practices were detected among injecting drug users (IDUs) in Kabul, Afghanistan from 2005-2006. We assessed prevalence of HIV, hepatitis C virus (HCV), hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), syphilis, and needle and syringe program (NSP) use among this population.