Sexually transmitted infections in Turkey

Turkey is a Moslem country where lay knowledge regarding sexually transmitt ed infections (STIs) is poor. Surveillance arrangements are limited, and fr equently ignored, with the result that the true incidence of STIs is unknow n. The prevalence of syphilis is definitely increasing, and probably that o f the other infections is too. Modern diagnostic techniques are not widely deployed and there is little standardization of medical arrangements. Howe, er, there has been a high level of governmental involvement in HIV preventi on in recent years and it is now believed that most HIV transmission in Tur key is by the heterosexual route.