Infectious syphilis in women and heterosexual men in major Australian cities: sentinel surveillance data, 2011-2019.
Allison CarterHamish McManusJames S WardTobias VickersJason AsselinGreta BaillieEric Pui Fung ChowMarcus Y ChenChristopher K FairleyChristopher BourneAnna McNultyPhillip ReadKevin HeathNathan RyderJenny McCloskeyChristopher CarmodyHeather McCormackKate AlexanderDawn CaseyMark StooveMargaret E HellardBasil DonovanRebecca J GuyPublished in: The Medical journal of Australia (2023)
The positive test rate among both urban women and heterosexual men tested was higher in 2019 than in 2011. People who attend reproductive health or alcohol and drug services should be routinely screened for syphilis.
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