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To the Editor: In their analysis of risk factors for infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in pregnant women in rural Florida, Ellerbrock and colleagues (Dec. 10 issue)¹ do not mention anal intercourse. I assume, from the information given in the Methods section, that questions about this sexual practice were asked, and I further assume that univariate analysis failed to show a significant association. The absence of an association is implied by their statement that "other known risk factors for HIV infection . . . were infrequently reported and not significantly associated with HIV infection." Data, however, are preferable . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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