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Lockdown infection rates of sexually transmitted diseases may be higher than expected

An electron microscope image of the sexually transmitted HIV virus

An electron microscope image of the sexually transmitted HIV virus Source: Getty

A study has found that restrictions during lockdowns are likely to have seen more people with infections staying home and going undetected.


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By Dom Vukovic

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A study has found that restrictions during lockdowns are likely to have seen more people with infections staying home and going undetected.



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