Art and Science of Laboratory Medicine

Art and Science of Laboratory Medicine

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Point-of-Care Diagnostic Test for Syphilis

Source: CDC

Rapid point-of-care syphilis test. Finger prick (left); diagnostic cassette with test bands results (right).POCT for Syphilis

We assessed the acceptability and operational suitability of a rapid point-of-care syphilis test and identified barriers to testing among high-risk groups and healthcare professionals in a sexually transmitted infections clinic in Manaus, Brazil. Use of this test could considerably alleviate the impact of syphilis in hard-to-reach populations in the Amazon region of Brazil.

Read more:
Rapid Point-of-Care Diagnostic Test for Syphilis in High-Risk Populations, Manaus, Brazil 



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