My NCBISign In

Display Settings:

Format

Send to:

Choose Destination
    J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care. 2004 Apr;30(2):126-7.

    The laboratory diagnosis of gonorrhoea and syphilis infection.

    Chan EL, Kingston MA, Carlin EM.

    Source

    Department of Pathology, Baptist Medical Center-Montclair, Birmingham, AL 35213-1984, USA. Edward.Chan@BHSALA.com

    Abstract

    Following a decline in prevalence during the 1980s and early 1990s, gonorrhoea and syphilis infections are once again posing a threat to public health. In addition, the antibiotic sensitivity pattern for gonorrhoea appears to have changed with an increased prevalence of resistance. Both syphilis and gonorrhoea appear to disproportionately affect MSM and black ethnic minorities, and are concentrated in urban areas. Their diagnosis requires microbiological tests to be performed appropriately, and a rapid diagnosis can often be provided in GUM clinics using near-patient microscopy. Early diagnosis and effective, rapid treatment is crucial in limiting the morbidity for the affected individual and the public health risks resulting from the spread of infection.

    PMID:
    15087003
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

    MeSH Terms, Substances

    MeSH Terms

    Substances

    LinkOut - more resources

    Full Text Sources

    Other Literature Sources

    Medical

      Supplemental Content

      Related citations

      See reviews... See all...

      Recent activity

      Clear Turn Off Turn On

      Your browsing activity is empty.

      Activity recording is turned off.

      Turn recording back on

      See more...
      You are here: NCBI > Literature > PubMed
      Write to the Help Desk