Prevention of HIV and STD infections.
The objective of this paper is to identify the key research questions that need to be addressed in order to improve our prevention efforts in the areas of HIV and other STDs. First, the dimension of the problem posed by HIV and other STDs will be summarized. Second, evidence of an epidemiologic synergy between HIV and other STDs will be reviewed. Finally, important research questions and innovative strategies for prevention of HIV and STD infections will be outlined.
Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, School of Medicine, University of California at San Francisco 94105.
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