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Review
. 2021 Oct 1;46(10):28-35.
doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000790496.90015.74.

Resurgence of syphilis in the US

Susan Bach, Elizabeth Heavey
Review

Resurgence of syphilis in the US

Susan Bach et al. Nurse Pract. .

Abstract

Despite advances in screening and treatment for syphilis, the US has seen increased incidence of the disease in the past decade. This article gives an overview of incidence, risk factors, clinical manifestations, assessment, screening, treatment, and prevention of syphilis.

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