Genitourinary medicine
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Genitourinary medicine · Apr 1994
Historical ArticleSexually transmitted diseases in the history of Uganda.
First noticed in Uganda in 1863 by a European explorer, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) were cited as a major cause of morbidity and mortality throughout this century. In 1908 the venereal diseases campaign was launched marking the real introduction of western medicine. By the mid-1920s, the campaign was combined with the medical service but throughout the colonial period (1901-1962) venereal diseases were considered intractable. A 1991 survey revealed alarming incidence rates and in light of the importance of STDs as a co-factor in the transmission of HIV, it is of paramount importance to implement more effective control measures.
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Genitourinary medicine · Dec 1993
Historical ArticleHistorical account of venereal diseases in Mexico.
This paper reviews the history of sexually acquired diseases in Mexico. It is divided into four major chronological sections which discuss social attitudes and values, the development of services and of official policy, and historical epidemiology.
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Genitourinary medicine · Oct 1993
Letter Case ReportsHepatitis B infection post Engerix B vaccination.
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Genitourinary medicine · Apr 1993
Historical ArticleA history of sexually transmitted diseases in Thailand: policy and politics.
This paper provides a brief history of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in Thailand. The presentation is divided into three main sections: the period up to the 1930s; the period from the 1930s until the end of the early 1980s; and the period from the early 1980s until the present, the so-called 'AIDS Era'. The discussion in each of these sections focuses, as far as sources permit, on the epidemiological picture, as well as describing public and official responses to these diseases. In the final part of the paper consideration is given to these findings in relation to the present situation in Thailand regarding the HIV/AIDS epidemic.