| Title | Elevated urinary leukocyte esterase as a potential surrogate marker for HIV sexual transmission risks in men receiving antiretroviral therapy. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2014 |
| Authors | Kalichman, Seth C., Christopher Washington, Tamar Grebler, Moira O. Kalichman, Chauncey Cherry, and Lisa Eaton |
| Journal | International journal of STD & AIDS |
| Date Published | 2014 May 27 |
| ISSN | 1758-1052 |
| Abstract | Local genital tract inflammation stimulates leukocyte activity and causes HIV shedding, potentially increasing HIV sexual infectiousness. Although there are available clinical markers for genital tract inflammation, such as urinary leukocyte esterase, none have yet been examined in relation to HIV sexual risk behaviours. |
| DOI | 10.1177/0956462414536147 |
| Alternate Journal | Int J STD AIDS |
