Table 1.
Clinical characteristics of men included in this study.
| Characteristic | HIV-infected | HIV-uninfected |
|---|---|---|
| Number | 38 | 28 |
| Age [years; median (IQR)] | 39 (34–44) | 44 (37–51) |
| CD4 count [cell/mm3; median (IQR)] | 391 (278–507) | – |
| Number of men on HAART | 12/38 (31.6%) | |
| Plasma viral load [RNA copies/ml; median (IQR)]1 | 10200 (2250–40000) | – |
| Genital tract viral load [RNA copies/ml; median (IQR)]1 | 1389 (LDL2-20060) | – |
| Number of men with detectable HIV RNA in semen [N/Total (%)] | 21/38 (55.3%) | – |
| Presence of STIs (%)3 | 9/38 (23.7%) | 4/28 (14.3%) |
1
Including only the 26/38 HIV+ men not taking HAART.
2
LDL, less than detectable limit (70 HIV-1 RNA copies/ml).
3
STIs included Neisseria Gonorrhea, Chlamydia trichomatis, Trichomonas vaginalis, and Mycoplasma genitalium.