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Sex, STDs and the Pandemic

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Contact Tracing for STDs and Reactions

Dr. Aina Park and the host discuss the origins of contact tracing with sexually transmitted diseases and share stories of contact tracers' experiences. They delve into the reactions and challenges faced by contact tracers, including incidents of hostility and assault. The chapter also explores the historical perspective of contact tracing for HIV in the gay community and discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on contact tracing efforts.

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