Oral sex and the transmission of viral STIs.

@article{Edwards1998OralSA,
  title={Oral sex and the transmission of viral STIs.},
  author={S. Edwards and Christopher A. Carne},
  journal={Sexually transmitted infections},
  year={1998},
  volume={74 1},
  pages={
          6-10
        }
}
OBJECTIVE To review the literature on the role of oral sex in the transmission of viral sexually transmitted infections (STIs). METHOD A Medline search was performed using the keywords oro-genital sex, and those specific to each infection. Further references from each article identified by Medline were also included, as were relevant references from "Current contents". CONCLUSIONS Oral sex is a common sexual practice among both heterosexual and homosexual couples. The evidence suggests that… 
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