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. 2002 Apr;78(Suppl 1):i121–i124. doi: 10.1136/sti.78.suppl_1.i121

STI epidemics in the Indian Ocean region: can the phase be assessed?

A Matteelli, C Pizzocolo, B Abdou, M Toyb, N Pyndiah, N Udonwa, A Gedeon, C Farina, S Caligaris, F Castelli, G Carosi
PMCID: PMC1765828  PMID: 12083430

Abstract

The Indian Ocean provides a unique opportunity to curb the HIV epidemic in its nascent phase through strengthening STI control programmes. Making effective and appropriate health services available should be regarded as the first priority for STI control in the region and, whenever possible, core groups should be identified and targeted to interrupt transmission within such networks.


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