Resurgence of syphilis in the US

Nurse Pract. 2021 Oct 1;46(10):28-35. doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000790496.90015.74.

Abstract

Despite advances in screening and treatment for syphilis, the US has seen increased incidence of the disease in the past decade. This article gives an overview of incidence, risk factors, clinical manifestations, assessment, screening, treatment, and prevention of syphilis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Mass Screening
  • Risk Factors
  • Syphilis* / diagnosis
  • Syphilis* / epidemiology