Sexually transmitted diseases in homosexual men: A study of four societies.
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The prevalence of venereal disease among homosexual men was investigated by looking at non-clinic patients from Sweden, Australia, Finland, and the Republic of Ireland. Results showed significant differences between nationalities in the incidence of syphilis, gonorrhoea, other sexually transmitted diseases (STD), number of variables of presentation to STD clinics, and number of infections. Data were interpreted as indicating that social and cultural factors may influence incidence of STD in male homosexuals.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The British journal of venereal diseases
دوره 60 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1984