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The learning objectives of the course include:
To enable the learner to
describe the differences in prevalence and epidemiological data for
STDs in resource poor countries review the amplifying effect of STDs
on HIV infection and discuss various prevention strategies targeting
a combined approach to HIV and STDs and potential impact of these
approaches on both STD and HIV dissemination rates. The course
discusses in detail the interaction between STDs and HIV infection
and biological mechanisms by which other STDs can facilitate sexual
transmission of HIV by increasing infectiousness or susceptibility. |
