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Introduction: HIV infection has affected over 60 million people worldwide, increasing the risk of other infections that increase morbidity and mortality. Syphilis, herpes simplex type 2 and condylomata are common coinfections that modify the course of HIV, worsen health status of those who suffer it and lead to rapid deterioration that can sometimes be fatal. Objective: To determine the seroprevalence of herpes simplex type 2 and syphilis, and the prevalence of condilomatosis in patients with HIV/AIDS in the Hospital Simon Bolivar in Bogotá in 2011. Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out. The sample consisted of 220 HIV positive patients consecutively selected in some departments of the institution. Results: Prevalence of type 2 herpes was 64.9% and syphilis 43.2%. Found condilomatosis prevalence was 36%. Conclusions: There is a high prevalence of syphilis, herpes and condilomatosis in HIV patients, thus it is necessary to develop sex education programs focused on the prevention of these diseases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]