The use of rapid syphilis tests.

Syphilis is a curable infection caused by a bacterium called Treponema pallidum. This infection is sexually transmitted, and can also be passed on from a mother to her fetus during pregnancy. As a cause of genital ulcer disease, syphilis has been associated with an increased risk of HIV transmission...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores Corporativos: World Health Organization, Sexually Transmitted Diseases Diagnostics Initiative (World Health Organization), Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Geneva, Switzerland : World Health Organization, ©2006.
Temas:
Syphilis > Diagnosis.
Syphilis > Diagnosis > Wassermann reaction.
Syphilis > diagnosis
Syphilis Serodiagnosis
Developing Countries
Syphilis > Diagnostic.
Syphilis > Diagnostic > Réaction de Wassermann.
MEDICAL > Infectious Diseases.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Diseases > Contagious.
Syphilis > Diagnosis > Wassermann reaction
Syphilis > Diagnosis
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • What is syphilis and why is it important?
  • How is syphilis diagnosed?
  • What is a rapid syphilis test?
  • How is a rapid syphilis test performed?
  • How effective is a rapid test in detecting syphilis?
  • When is a rapid syphilis test useful?
  • How to decide if you need rapid testing for syphilis?
  • What do rapid test results mean and when do you treat?
  • What should you consider in purchasing rapid syphilis tests?
  • How do you transport and store rapid syphilis tests?
  • How do you ensure the quality of your syphilis testing programme?
  • Appendices.

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