Pathogenesis and Management of Gonorrhea
Abstract
Gonorrhea is one of the oldest recorded diseases of mankind. Over the past 15 years it has reached epidemic proportions, afflicting principally the most sexually active 15-30 years old age group at a rate of 12/1000/yr. The reasons for such high rates are multifactorial. Increased promiscuity among sexually active adults, the propensity of gonorrhea to remain asymptomatic, the unique epidemiology of the disease and increased antibiotic resistance have all played important roles. Gonorrhea rates have always been particularly high in the Armed Forces, and presently remain 6 times that of a matched U.S. civilian cohort.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA195216
Entities
People
- Edmund C. Tramont
- John W. Boslego
Organizations
- Walter Reed Army Institute of Research