Syphilis: old problem, new strategy

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Review

Lorraine Doherty et al. BMJ. 2002.

. 2002 Jul 20;325(7356):153-6.

doi: 10.1136/bmj.325.7356.153.

¹ HIV/STI Division, PHLS Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre, London NW9 5EQ. Lorraine.Doherty@dhsspsni.gov.uk

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Don't forget syphilis. Syphilis outbreak is twice as big as reported.
Clark P, Cook PA, Lighton L, Syed Q, Bellis MA. Clark P, et al. BMJ. 2002 Oct 5;325(7367):775. doi: 10.1136/bmj.325.7367.775/a. BMJ. 2002. PMID: 12364312 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
Don't forget syphilis. Access to services for genitourinary medicine needs to be made easier.
Goldmeier D, Greene L. Goldmeier D, et al. BMJ. 2002 Oct 5;325(7367):775. BMJ. 2002. PMID: 12370965 No abstract available.

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