Since mid-1997 British Columbia has experienced an outbreak of syphilis, initially in
heterosexuals and more recently among men who have sex with men (MSM). Starting in …

Abstract The World Health Organization estimates that at least 12 million people are infected
with syphilis in the world. Southeast Asia accounts for 5.8 million; Africa accounts for 3.5 …

• The treatment of choice for most stages of syphilis, except for neurosyphilis and congenital
syphilis, is long-acting benzathine penicillin G. Amidst this syphilis resurgence, accessing …

The World Health Organization estimates that at least 12 million people are infected with
syphilis in the world. Southeast Asia accounts for 5.8 million; Africa accounts for 3.5 million …

Since mid-1997 British Columbia has experienced an outbreak of syphilis, initially in
heterosexuals and more recently among men who have sex with men (MSM). Starting in …

Purpose: To systematically analyze the efficacy of azithromycin and benzathine penicillin in
early syphilis, and provide guidance for diagnosis and treatment. Methods: Databases were …

This study aimed to reassess rates of syphilis azithromycin resistance in Dublin. Of the 104
samples, 36 (34.6%) were positive for Treponema pallidum DNA by polymerase chain …

Introduction In 2000, BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) executed a mass treatment
campaign with azithromycin in an attempt to curb a syphilis outbreak. As a result of mass …

Background Pilot studies suggest that a single, 2-g oral dose of azithromycin may be an
alternative to a 2.4-MU intramuscular dose of penicillin G benzathine in the prevention and …

Background. Syphilis remains an important source of morbidity worldwide. Long-acting
penicillin is the only therapy currently recommended for syphilis in much of the world …