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Key articles
Stoltey JE, Cohen SE. Syphilis transmission: a review of the current evidence. Sex Health. 2015 Apr;12(2):103-9.Full text Abstract
British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH). UK national guidelines on the management of syphilis. December 2015 [internet publication].Full text
World Health Organization. Guidelines for the treatment of Treponema pallidum (syphilis). 2016 [internet publication].Full text
Workowski KA, Bachmann LH, Chan PA, et al. Sexually transmitted infections treatment guidelines, 2021. MMWR Recomm Rep. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2021 Jul 23;70(4):1-187.Full text Abstract
Stoltey JE, Cohen SE. Syphilis transmission: a review of the current evidence. Sex Health. 2015 Apr;12(2):103-9.Full text Abstract
World Health Organization. WHO guideline on syphilis screening and treatment for pregnant women. 2017 [internet publication].Full text
World Health Organization. WHO guideline on syphilis screening and treatment for pregnant women. 2017 [internet publication].Full text
World Health Organization. Guidelines for the treatment of Treponema pallidum (syphilis). 2016 [internet publication].Full text
World Health Organization. WHO guideline on syphilis screening and treatment for pregnant women. 2017 [internet publication].Full text
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