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The CDC also stated that their data suggests that approximately 64 percent of all adult primary and secondary [[syphilis]] cases in 2004 were among men who have sex with men.<ref>[http://www.cdc.gov/od/oc/media/pressrel/r051108.htm New CDC Data Show Syphilis Increasing in Men, CDC Media Relations Press Release, November 8, 2005]</ref> In 2003 in the [[United States]] syphilis rates were epidemic among homosexuals in urban areas.<ref>http://www.aegis.com/conferences/NHIVPC/2003/MP-066.html</ref>  

The CDC also stated that their data suggests that approximately 64 percent of all adult primary and secondary [[syphilis]] cases in 2004 were among men who have sex with men.<ref>[http://www.cdc.gov/od/oc/media/pressrel/r051108.htm New CDC Data Show Syphilis Increasing in Men, CDC Media Relations Press Release, November 8, 2005]</ref> In 2003 in the [[United States]] syphilis rates were epidemic among homosexuals in urban areas.<ref>http://www.aegis.com/conferences/NHIVPC/2003/MP-066.html</ref>  

[[Concerned Women of America]] reports the following regarding homosexuality and syphilis:

[[Concerned Women of America]] reported:

{{cquote|Medical literature shows homosexuals to be at especially high risk for syphilis. The Archives of Internal Medicine reported on a study in 1991 that found, "Homosexually active men are significantly more likely to report syphilis and less likely to present with primary syphilis than heterosexual men." The British Co-operative Clinical Group noted that homosexuals acquired syphilis at a rate ten times that of heterosexuals. Other journals also note a high correlation of homosexuality and syphilis.<ref>[http://www.cwfa.org/articles/959/CWA/family/index.htm Health and Homosexuality, Concerned Women for America, 8/11/1997]</ref>}}

{{cquote|Medical literature shows homosexuals to be at especially high risk for syphilis. The Archives of Internal Medicine reported on a study in 1991 that found, "Homosexually active men are significantly more likely to report syphilis and less likely to present with primary syphilis than heterosexual men." The British Co-operative Clinical Group noted that homosexuals acquired syphilis at a rate ten times that of heterosexuals. Other journals also note a high correlation of homosexuality and syphilis.<ref>[http://www.cwfa.org/articles/959/CWA/family/index.htm Health and Homosexuality, Concerned Women for America, 8/11/1997]</ref>}}