This report presents a survey of recently published literature in the field of venereal disease. The five main topics covered are a) diagnosis and management of syphilis and other treponematoses, b) gonorrhea, c) minor venereal and related diseases, d) public health methods, and e) behavioral studies. The material in each of these sections contains the title of the article, the name and address of the author when available, publication information, and an article summary. Each of these sections also presents a selected bibliography of periodic literature in the field. The last section of the report includes a list of current books on venereal disease. (BRB)