Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

by Bauman, Robert W,, PhD

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 032191855X

ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 24 - Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems - Micro in the Clinic Follow-Up: Picture-Perfect Romance - Questions - Page 777: 1

Answer

Having genital herpes has been found to increase the risk of HIV infection fourfold. This is probably because herpes lesions provide a pathway for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV) to enter the body.

Work Step by Step

Refer to the answer above.

Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.