In the 1960s and 1970s, many assumed that sexually transmitted diseases would soon be completely eradicated. But with the advent of AIDS and antibiotic-resistant strains of syphilis and gonorrhea, STDs once again became a serious problem. This anthology provides an overview of the most common STDs, concentrating on issues of prevention and treatment.
Awareness of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases has increased with education efforts. But has the problem been overblown? And what are the best methods of prevention? This anthology debates these issues in the following chapters: Are Sexually Transmitted Diseases a Serious Problem? Should Public Health Measures Be Used to Prevent the Spread of HIV? How Can Sexually Transmitted Diseases Be Prevented?
In the 1960s and 1970s, many assumed that sexually transmitted diseases would soon be completely eradicated. But with the advent of AIDS and antibiotic-resistant strains of syphilis and gonorrhea, STDs once again became a serious problem. This anthology provides an overview of the most common STDs, concentrating on issues of prevention and treatment.