Role of sexually transmitted diseases in transmitting human immunodeficiency virus.
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) & sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Among various factors associated with the sexual transmission of HIV, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) seem to contribute significantly. Hence, the efforts for prevention and control of HIV have to rely largely on STD control measures. In the developing countries, both prevalence and incidence of STDs are very high. STDs impact women's health adversely for a variety of reasons such as more ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Sexually Transmitted Infections
سال: 1988
ISSN: 1368-4973
DOI: 10.1136/sti.64.1.1