作者: M J van de Laar , J Pickering , J A van den Hoek , G J van Griensven , R A Coutinho
DOI: 10.1136/STI.66.3.148
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摘要: The national notification gonorrhoea data are analysed over the period 1976-88 in conjunction with detailed from two STD clinics Amsterdam order to get an insight into underlying reasons for downward trend of Netherlands. Possible effects variations reporting bias, seasonality, resistance against antibiotics, and sexual behaviour on rates considered. In 1981 incidence started decrease, thus preceding onset AIDS epidemic Since 1983 decline further accelerated has been most apparent among homo- bisexual men, presumably as a result behavioural changes because AIDS. There is less evidence massive (AIDS related) heterosexuals. increasing percentage patients recurrent episodes STDs may suggest that highly sexually active individuals continue put themselves at risk persist acquiring transmitting gonorrhoea.