Syphilis serology in HIV-positive and HIV-negative Nigerians: The public health significance

Syphilis serology in HIV-positive and HIV-negative Nigerians: The public health significance

Syphilis has acquired new potential for morbidity and mortality through association with increased risk for HIV infection. Case-control survey was conducted using Rapid Plasma Reagin test and confirmatory Immunochromatographic test among HIV-positive (cases) and HIV-negative (control) Nigerians. A t...

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Main Authors: Chigozie Jesse Uneke, Ogbonnaya Ogbu, Moses Alo, Thaddeus Ariom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Light House Polyclinic Mangalore 2006-09-01
Series:Online Journal of Health & Allied Sciences
Subjects:
Syphilis
Treponema pallidum
HIV
Seroprevalence
Online Access:http://www.ojhas.org/issue18/2006-2-5.htm

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