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Editorial
. 2024 Aug 19;221(4):195-196.
doi: 10.5694/mja2.52393. Epub 2024 Jul 21.

The resurgence of congenital syphilis in Australia: novel approaches and sustained, effective public health efforts are required

Stephanie Bond  1   2 , Marcus Y Chen  1
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The resurgence of congenital syphilis in Australia: novel approaches and sustained, effective public health efforts are required

Stephanie Bond et al. Med J Aust. .
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