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Protozoal Infections

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Diseases in the Homosexual Male

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In recent years, attention has been drawn to the association between male homosexuality and a variety of enteric infections. Multiple sexual partners, specific sexual practices and a large reservoir of asymptomatic carriers all contribute to the spread of infection among homosexual men.

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    Michael W. Adler MD, FRCP, FFCM (Professor of Genito-Urinary Medicine and Honorary Consultant, Physician) (Professor of Genito-Urinary Medicine and Honorary Consultant, Physician)

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Allason-Jones, E. (1988). Protozoal Infections. In: Adler, M.W. (eds) Diseases in the Homosexual Male. The Bloomsbury Series in Clinical Science. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-1634-9_4

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