Local Transmission of Imported Endemic Syphilis, Canada, 2011
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چکیده
Endemic (nonvenereal) syphilis is relatively common in nonindustrialized regions of the world. We describe a case of local transmission in Canada and review tools available for confirming a diagnosis. Improved molecular tools and global clinical awareness are needed to recognize cases of endemic syphilis imported to areas where it is not normally seen.
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 18 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2012