The distribution of different biomedical sexual factors in relation to Koro in 162 cases in a North Bengal Koro epidemic, has been analysed. Anatomo-sexual factors such as venereal disease and scrotal filaria were found to be significantly commoner in Koro patients. The commonest cited precipitating factor was extramarital intercourse (23.5%).
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