Syphilis in Australian aborigines in the northern territory.
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A marked increase in the incidence of syphilis in Australian Aborigines in the Northern Territory has occurred in recent years. A total of 287 syphilis notifications relating to Aborigines in the north west of the Northern Territory during the 12-month period from June, 1976, to May, 1977, are analysed. An outline of how the Northern Territory Medical Service plans to deal with the situation is described.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Australia
دوره 1 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1978