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Editorial
. 2017 Dec 27;14(12):e1002481.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1002481. eCollection 2017 Dec.

Sexually transmitted infections-Research priorities for new challenges

Nicola Low  1 , Nathalie J Broutet  2
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Editorial

Sexually transmitted infections-Research priorities for new challenges

Nicola Low et al. PLoS Med. .

Abstract

In an Editorial, Guest Editors Nicola Low and Nathalie Broutet discuss the Collection on sexually transmitted infections in the context of research priorities in the field.

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Conflict of interest statement

We have read the journal's policy and have the following conflicts: NL receives a stipend as a Specialty Consulting Editor for PLOS Medicine, and serves on the journal’s editorial board.

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