History of U.S. military contributions to the study of sexually transmitted diseases

Sexually transmitted diseases have posed a threat to military service members throughout history. Among these diseases, syphilis, gonorrhea, and human immunodeficiency virus infections have accounted for the most significant morbidity and mortality rates in the U.S. military. In response, military r...

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Published in:	Military medicine Vol. 170; no. 4 Suppl; pp. 61 - 65
Main Authors:	Rasnake, Mark S, Conger, Nicholas G, McAllister, Kenneth, Holmes, King K, Tramont, Edmund C
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Oxford University Press 01-04-2005
Subjects:	Biomedical Research - history History, 20th Century Humans Military Medicine - history Sexually Transmitted Diseases - history United States United States
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Summary:	Sexually transmitted diseases have posed a threat to military service members throughout history. Among these diseases, syphilis, gonorrhea, and human immunodeficiency virus infections have accounted for the most significant morbidity and mortality rates in the U.S. military. In response, military researchers have made significant contributions to the treatment and prevention of these diseases. We review the impact of these diseases through the history of the U.S. Armed Forces and review selected sexually transmitted disease-oriented publications of U.S. military researchers.
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ISSN:	0026-4075 1930-613X
DOI:	10.7205/MILMED.170.4S.61