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Sexually transmitted diseases, especially syphilis, have become more common among gay men as the fear of AIDS has declined.

The Miami Herald reports that doctors also blame an increased use of methamphetamines, which increase sexual drive and makes users less cautious, and the rise of Internet chat rooms as a place to find casual sex partners. At the same time, new drug treatments have converted AIDS from a fatal to a chronic disease.

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