Sunday, 17 February 2019

PRO/EDR> Syphilis - USA: incr. incid., heterosexuals, IDU, methamphetamine use, 2013-17

Syphilis -- United States
"What is already known about this topic?
"During 2013-2017, the primary and secondary (P&S) syphilis rate increased 72.7% nationally and 155.6% among women.
"What is added by this report?
"During 2013-2017, reported methamphetamine, injection drug, and heroin use increased substantially among women and heterosexual men with P&S syphilis.
"What are the implications for public health practice?
"Heterosexual syphilis transmission and drug use, particularly methamphetamine use, are

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