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Review
. 2019 Aug;44(8):21-28.
doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000558159.61349.cb.

Syphilis: A growing concern

Elizabeth D Harmon  1 , Eric Wayne Robertson
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Review

Syphilis: A growing concern

Elizabeth D Harmon et al. Nurse Pract. 2019 Aug.

Abstract

Since a brief low in 1998, reported cases of syphilis have continued to grow in the US. As primary care providers, NPs are at the forefront of the battle to eliminate syphilis. This article reviews the stages of this infection, diagnosis nuances, and treatment guidelines.

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