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Edward Hook, M.D.
Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
Areas of expertise:
- Sexually transmitted infections – prevention, treatment, research
- Gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis
- Sexual health as it relates to public health
Hook is an expert of sexually transmitted infections – how they spread, and the prevention and treatment of STIs. Hook’s research has focused on sexual health and it’s relation to the spread of sexually transmitted infections.
Media coverage:
- Rates of three STDs in US reach record high, CDC says, CNN
- Talking about risky sex can cut rates of STIs, new medical guidelines say, NBC News
- STDs are sexist, and women are the losers. Here's why..., CNN