Comparative Analysis of Molecular and Serologic Testing for Primary Syphilis: A Population-Based Cohort Study

Comparative Analysis of Molecular and Serologic Testing for Primary Syphilis: A Population-Based Cohort Study

Rising rates of syphilis (T. pallidum; Tp) requires rapid diagnosis and treatment to manage the growing epidemic. Syphilis serology is imperfect and requires interpretation of multiple tests while molecular diagnostics allows for potential yes-no identification of highly infective, primary anogenita...

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Main Authors: Caley Bryce Shukalek, Bonita Lee, Sumana Fathima, Angel Chu, Kevin Fonseca, Ranjani Somayaji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
Subjects:
syphilis
sexually transmitted infections
sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
treponema pallidum
molecular diagnostic
anogenital lesions
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcimb.2021.579660/full

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