1. Global strategies
  2. Combatting sexually transmitted diseases

Combatting sexually transmitted diseases

  • Preventing sexually transmitted disease
  • Controlling reproductive tract infections

Implementation

There is strong evidence that other STDs increase the risk of HIV transmission and, conversely, that STD treatment reduces the spread of HIV. For instance, people are 2-5 times more likely to become infected with HIV when other STDs are present.

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Syphilis
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Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-being

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Database
Global strategies
Type
(D) Detailed strategies
Subject
  • Medicine » Pathology
  • Societal problems » Prevention
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    Language
    English
    Last update
    Nov 9, 2022