Sexually transmitted infections Research Description
STI are a significant issue for active duty troops as well as beneficiaries and studying these within the military population presents a unique opportunity to advance science and clinical practice.. With shared risks of transmission, efforts directed toward STI Prevention will benefit HIV Prevention and will be more visible due to the much higher numbers of people affected. Again, Prevention-related investigation within the DoD builds on a unique opportunity, presenting the chance to enhance military public health and to add meaningfully to the broader scientific knowledge base.
Studies
STI in the Dod and understanding STi risks and how to target prevention in military settings and operational environments.
HIV Natural History Study (RV168)
This is a longitudinal epidemiological, observational, open cohort study collecting retrospective and prospective data in the U.S. Military active duty and Department of Defense (DoD) health care beneficiary HIV infected population.