Genomic analysis of 1,707 syphilis genomes reveals lineage-specific diversity and resistance markers across 11 countries
Syphilis Strains Differ Globally And This Changes Vaccine Plans
This research article presents a genomic analysis of 1,707 Treponema pallidum genomes, including 298 new sequences from 11 countries. The au…
New genetic maps reveal syphilis bacteria changes shape by region which impacts vaccine design and drug resistance monitoring efforts global…
CSF Cytokine Panel and Machine Learning for Neurosyphilis Progression Prediction
New Test Could Catch Dangerous Syphilis Complication Early
This observational cohort study evaluated 48 cerebrospinal fluid cytokines in 129 patients with syphilis to distinguish patients from contro…
Imagine getting treated for syphilis — but months later, you start forgetting things, losing balance, or going blind.
Meta-analysis finds doxycycline prophylaxis reduces STI risk in MSM and transgender women
A Common Pill Could Slash Your Risk of Common STIs
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 14 studies in men who have sex with men and transgender women found doxycycline prophylaxis reduced…
A major review of the latest science confirms that a simple antibiotic, taken strategically, offers powerful new protection against chlamydi…
CDC issues new recommendations for diagnostic tests supporting syphilis diagnosis
What's changing in syphilis testing? New CDC recommendations aim to help doctors diagnose.
The CDC has published new recommendations for diagnostic tests that can support a diagnosis of syphilis. The publication type is described a…
New CDC guidelines update how doctors diagnose syphilis to ensure clearer test results and more accurate patient care.
CDC recommends doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis for high-risk populations to prevent syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea
CDC now recommends a pill after sex to help prevent common STIs
The CDC has issued clinical guidelines recommending doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis (doxy PEP) for populations at high risk for syphili…
CDC now recommends a single antibiotic pill after sex to help prevent syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea in high-risk groups.
Meta-analysis finds 15.4% pooled TTI prevalence in Cameroonian blood donors, higher risk in family donors
How many blood donations in Cameroon carry dangerous infections?
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 36 studies involving approximately 105,000 blood donations in Cameroon found a pooled transfusion-t…
A new analysis of over 100,000 blood donations in Cameroon found that 15.4% carry dangerous infections like HIV, hepatitis, or syphilis, wit…
Review: New syphilis tests bridge diagnostic window but face standardization hurdles
New syphilis tests show promise for earlier detection but face standardization hurdles
A systematic review synthesizes evidence on technological innovations for syphilis diagnosis. Advanced nucleic acid amplification tests and …
New syphilis tests could detect infections earlier than traditional methods, but global standardization hurdles remain before they can be wi…