Sexually Transmitted DiseasesThomas C. Quinn Reviews research on the epidemiology and immunopathogenesis of sexually transmitted diseases and offers recommendations for future research on these diseases. Emphasis is on concepts regarding the host immune response to specific sexually transmitted pathogens. Vaccine development is also covered. |
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Willard Cates Jr M D M P H Director STDHIV Prevention Center | 1 |
Mucosal Defenses and Microbial Pathogens of the Genital Tract | 39 |
Animal Models for the Study of Pelvic Inflammatory | 85 |
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