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Does the presence of other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) facilitate HIV transmission?

April 26, 2017facilitate infections presence sexually STIs transmission

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Does the presence of other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) facilitate HIV transmission?

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Yes, many STIs increase the risk of acquiring HIV infection as well as the chances of transmitting it to others. For example, the chances may be increased by as much as 50-300 times per contact when a genital ulcer is present. HIV transmission is more likely in the presence of STI due to many reasons.