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Objective To learn the infection status of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)among female sex workers (FSWs)in Huzhou,and to learn the awareness rate of knowledge of AIDS, and to provide scientific evidence for the development of prevention and control measures.Methods According to the national AIDS surveillance standards,a questionnaire survey was conducted among FSWs and blood samples were collected to detect the antibodies to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),syphilis and hepatitis C virus.Results A total of 800 FSWs,with an average age (25. 5 ±5. 0 years old)were investigated,and the awareness rate of AIDS related knowledge was 92. 0%.The positive rate of syphilis antibody was 2. 9%and the positive rate of hepatitis C antibody was 0. 2%.HIV antibody was tested negative.The persistent condom use rate among commercial sex workers was 57. 6% in the recent month.The awareness rate of AIDs related knowledge among FSWs with senior middle school education and above was 3. 51 times of those with primary school education and below.Conclusion The prevalence of syphilis and hepatitis C infection among FSWs were high in Huzhou.It is necessary to strengthen the health education among FSWs to improve the awareness of the knowledge,especially for those with low level education.And it is necessary to improve the accessibility of AIDs prevention service to reduce the spread of HIV.