Syphilis Treatment Regimens Reviewed

Syphilis Treatment Regimens Reviewed
Syphilis Treatment Regimens Reviewed
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reviews the efficacy of multiple therapies for the treatment of syphilis, an increasing public health problem in the U.S.

The incidence of syphilis in the United States is increasing; it is estimated that more than 55 000 new infections will occur in 2014. Treatment regimens are controversial, especially in specific populations, and assessing treatment response based on serology remains a challenge.