Local Transmission of Imported Endemic Syphilis, Canada, 2011
Endemic (nonvenereal) syphilis is relatively common in nonindustrialized regions of the world. We describe a case of local transmission in Canada and review tools available for confirming a diagnosis. Improved molecular tools and global clinical awareness are needed to recognize cases of endemic syp...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2012-06-01
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| Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/18/6/11-1421_article |