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Richard F. Baker, PhD; Russell P. Sherwin, PhD; Gerald S. Bernstein, MD; Robert M. Nakamura, PhD
University of Southern California School of Medicine Los Angeles

Bruce Voeller, PhD
Mariposa Foundation Topanga, Calif

Anne H. Coulson
Univesity of California at Los Angeles

JAMA. 1988;260(10):1404-1405.

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To the Editor.—

In the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome crisis, condoms have come into prominence in reducing the spread of human immunodeficiency virus infection. Recent recalls of several condom lots¹ have increased concern about condom dependability. Despite quality control during production, after the condoms leave the manufacturer problems may occur that affect the integrity of the condom.

Environmental factors may play a significant role. Condoms deteriorate significantly when exposed to ultraviolet light² or when stored at length under hot and humid conditions.²

Ozone is one of the major components of smog and also is produced during lightning storms. Since some condoms are sold in bulk packs and circulated without packaging, we tested unpack-aged condoms in this study of ozone effects. Partially (80% to 90%) unrolled condoms (N = 20) were fitted loosely over inverted 25x200-mm pyrex test tubes and exposed for 72 hours at 21°C in a controlled environmental . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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