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Diagnosis and Management of Syphilis in Patients With HIV Co-infection

By J Pope
In Gay Lesbian & Bisexual Health, HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
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Khaw, C., Malden, C., Ratnayake, M. et al. Diagnosis and Management of Syphilis in Patients With HIV Co-infection. Curr Treat Options Infect Dis (2020). Published11 June 2020 Purpose of review Syphilis cases are on the increase especially in men who have sex with men (MSM) in urban areas of high-income countries. There is a strong association between syphilis and HIV infections. We review the...

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Increased screening for syphilis and HIV in SA – new advice for clinicians (video)

By J Pope
In Aboriginal Health, Gay Lesbian & Bisexual Health, HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
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SHINE SA,  July 31, 2019 SHINE SA have released a short video resource for health professionals providing advice on the current syphilis outbreak in South Australia. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It presents a serious public health issue as it causes harm to the developing foetus and increases the transmission and acquisition of HIV. The 5 minute video SA Syphilis Outbreak –...

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