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J Res Med Sci
; 15(5): 287-9, 2010 Sep.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21526097
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of HIV infection in Iranian long distance truck drivers using rapid HIV test. METHODS: The study included 400 consecutive participants in Bazargan city, north-west of Iran in the late 2008 and the early 2009. RESULTS: No HIV infection was observed among these long distance truck drivers. CONCLUSIONS: Although results of this study is plausible compared to other similar studies, repeated surveys are necessary to know the trend of HIV infection in truckers in Iran.