Publications by authors named "G Bolan"
This report provides new CDC recommendations for tests that can support a diagnosis of syphilis, including serologic testing and methods for the identification of the causative agent Treponema pallidum. These comprehensive recommendations are the first published by CDC on laboratory testing for syphilis, which has traditionally been based on serologic algorithms to detect a humoral immune response to T. pallidum.
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- - The mpox virus outbreak has been declared an international public health emergency, with strong evidence linking it to sexual activity and specific practices.
- - Studies indicate that the virus can be found in sexual fluids and that lesions often appear in anogenital areas, suggesting sexual transmission is the primary mode of transmission.
- - Recognizing mpox as a sexually transmitted disease can enhance public health efforts, including targeted vaccinations, testing, and education to promote safer behaviors and reduce transmission.