Ocular syphilis: Case Series (2000–2015) from Two Tertiary Care Centers in Montreal
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx163.100
Abstract: Abstract Background In the past 15 years, a recrudescence of syphilis was observed in Canada, along with a surge in ocular syphilis cases. Without treatment, ocular syphilis can have serious consequences potentially leading to blindness.… read more here.
Keywords: syphilis; serology; uveitis eyes; 2000 2015 ... See more keywords
Use of National Syphilis Surveillance Data to Develop a Congenital Syphilis Prevention Cascade and Estimate the Number of Potential Congenital Syphilis Cases Averted
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DOI: 10.1097/olq.0000000000000838
Abstract: Background Recent increases in reported congenital syphilis have led to an urgent need to identify interventions that will have the greatest impact on congenital syphilis prevention. We sought to create a congenital syphilis prevention cascade… read more here.
Keywords: syphilis; congenital syphilis; potential congenital; syphilis cases ... See more keywords
Gaps in HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Continuum of Care Following State Partner Services for Massachusetts Primary and Secondary Syphilis Cases, 2017 to 2018
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DOI: 10.1097/olq.0000000000001669
Abstract: Evaluation of field epidemiologist impact on human immunodeficiency virus preexposure prophylaxis uptake after syphilis infection, identified needs for improved education of women and heterosexual men, and greater post-preexposure prophylaxis referral support. Background Human immunodeficiency virus… read more here.
Keywords: education; syphilis; syphilis cases; preexposure prophylaxis ... See more keywords
British Columbia’s Experience after Implementation of the Treponema pallidum Reverse Algorithm and PCR Detection, 2015 to 2020
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00686-22
Abstract: In this study, we summarize the performance characteristics of the algorithm, together with PCR direct detection and epidemiological analysis, and report on syphilis cases identified from 2015 to 2020. This allowed us to paint a… read more here.
Keywords: microscopy; detection; syphilis cases; 2015 2020 ... See more keywords
Syphilis in Poland in 2020.
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DOI: 10.32394/pe.76.37
Abstract: PURPOSE The aim of the study was to assess the epidemiological situation of syphilis cases in Poland in 2020 in comparison to previous years. MATERIAL AND METHODS Analysis of the epidemiological situation was based on… read more here.
Keywords: newly detected; poland 2020; syphilis; syphilis cases ... See more keywords