Social networks and infectious disease: the Colorada Springs study

A first attempt to use a social network approach to better understand factors affecting the transmission of a variety of pathogens, including hepatitis B virus and HIV, in a population of prostitutes, injecting drug users and their personal associates in a moderate-sized city. (Original abstract-ame...

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Published in:Social science & medicine (1982) 1994-01, Vol.38 (1), p.79-88
Main Authors: Klovdahl, A S, Potterat, J J, Woodhouse, D E, Muth, J B
Format: Article
Language:English
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Colorado Springs
Human immunodeficiency virus
Risks
Social networks
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Summary:A first attempt to use a social network approach to better understand factors affecting the transmission of a variety of pathogens, including hepatitis B virus and HIV, in a population of prostitutes, injecting drug users and their personal associates in a moderate-sized city. (Original abstract-amended)
ISSN:0277-9536