Recent trends in the epidemiology of sexually transmitted infections in the European Union. Issue 4 (4th August 2004)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fenton, K A; Lowndes, C M
• Other Names: group-author.
• Is Part Of: Sexually transmitted infections. Volume 80:Issue 4(2004)
• Page Start: 255
• Page End: 263
• Publication Date: 2004-08-04
• Subjects: CISID, WHO Computerized Information System for Infectious Diseases -- EU, European Union -- HPV, human papillomavirus -- NAATs, nucleic acid amplification tests -- PCR, polymerase chain reaction -- STI, sexually transmitted infections; sexually transmitted diseases -- Europe -- epidemiology -- surveillance; Sexually transmitted diseases -- Periodicals; HIV infections -- Periodicals; 616.951005
• DOI: 10.1136/sti.2004.009415
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1368-4973

Abstract

Abstract : Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major public health problem in Europe. We review recent trends in the epidemiology of the major acute STIs in the European Union and Norway, their key determinants, and opportunities for enhancing STI prevention interventions in the region.