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Syphilis

Syphilis remains prevalent in developing countries, and is also re-emerging in the developed world.

The sexually transmitted infection (STI) can cause irreparable complications if left untreated. Moreover, co-infection with HIV is rapidly increasing as the virus is two to five times easier to acquire when syphilis sores are present.  To combat this resurgence in syphilis cases, we offer a complete panel of screening, diagnosis and activity monitoring tests.

References

 

  1. Binnicker, M.J. (2012). “Which algorithm should be used to screen for syphilis?” Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases 25:79–85.
  2. Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance 2015. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2016. https://www.cdc.gov/std/stats15/default.htm (accessed July 7, 2017).
  3. Syphilis. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/std/stats14/syphilis.htm#foot4(accessed October 3, 2017.)
  4. Changing the story of syphilis. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/std/products/success/changing-the-story-of-syphilis-success-story-508c.pdf(accessed September 26, 2016)
  5. HIV prevention through early detection and treatment of other sexually transmitted diseases—United States. Recommendations of the Advisory Committee for HIV and STD prevention. MMWR Recommendations and Reports. 1998;47(RR-12):1–24.
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