📣 Foley et al assess
#syphilis PCR & serology in >8K Australian patients
#Serology: still essential for first infections & reinfections
#PCR: limited add'l benefit in first infections; w/ serology can improve detection of reinfections
#IDSky #clinmicro #diagnosticstewardship
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The utility of combined syphilis PCR and serology during an outbreak in Western Australia: A multicentre retrospective diagnostic evaluation
Syphilis has re-emerged as a global public health concern. Although serology is well established, the role of PCR remains unclear. We evaluated the di…
