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fromArs Technica
6 days ago

83-year-old man married 50 years nearly stumps doctors with surprise STI

An 83-year-old man was diagnosed with secondary syphilis despite reporting a monogamous 50-year marriage, highlighting syphilis' elusive presentations and diagnostic difficulty.
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fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago
Public health

Syphilis and drug-resistant gonorrhoea increasing

Syphilis cases are rising in England while gonorrhoea cases have dropped, but drug-resistant strains present a significant concern.
fromMail Online
5 months ago
London politics

Syphilis Britain! Cases of Victorian-era STI hit record highs

Syphilis cases in England have reached the highest level since 1948, with 1 in 1,000 in some areas.
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