Update: Barrier Protection Against HIV Infection and Other
Abstract:This update provides background information on the effectiveness of condoms in preventing HIV transmission during sexual intercourse. Included are overviews of studies on transmission among discordant couples (couples where one is infected with HIV and the other is not) and the strength and reliability of condoms when used correctly. This paper is part of the CDC packet Background Information on Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report: The Effectiveness of Condoms. This packet is available from the National AIDS Clearinghouse, 800-458-5231.
Publication: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
Publisher:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
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