Document 0674 DOCN M9480674 TI Epidemiology and control of sexually transmitted diseases in developing countries. DT 9410 AU Laga M; Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp, Belgium. SO Sex Transm Dis. 1994 Mar-Apr;21(2 Suppl):S45-50. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/94317080 AB The knowledge of the epidemiology of STD in the developing world had increased considerably during the last decade. This better understanding combined with the emergence of the epidemic of a new fatal STD (HIV) encouraged health planners to define appropriate effective and feasible STD control strategies. Major progress has been made with regard to the primary prevention and optimal case management of STD, both in terms of strategies and feasibility of implementation in field conditions. DE Adult *Developing Countries Female Human HIV Infections/*EPIDEMIOLOGY/*PREVENTION & CONTROL Male Prevalence Primary Prevention Sexually Transmitted Diseases/*EPIDEMIOLOGY/*PREVENTION & CONTROL JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEW REVIEW, TUTORIAL SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).