A new draft guidance published by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends revised screening procedures to guard against the threat of syphilis contamination in donated blood and plasma, ...

Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD Key Takeaways A syphilis rash often appears as faint or reddish-brown bumps and can be hard to see.The rash usually affects the trunk, palms, and soles but can ...

The decreases come after years of ramped-up screening, awareness campaigns and ensuring prompt reporting of positive tests.

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — In the United States, syphilis cases rose by nearly 80% between 2018 and 2023, with 209,253 cases reported in the latest year of data. The infection, which can be transmitted ...

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that can spread to a fetus during pregnancy or a newborn during labor. When this happens, it is known as congenital syphilis and can result in miscarriage, ...

HALIFAX, NS / ACCESSWIRE / August 13, 2024 / Today, MedMira Inc. (MIR:CA) (MedMira) announces it will conduct full clinical trials for its unique Multiplo ® Complete Syphilis (TP/nTP) Antibody Test ...

STD Diagnostics Market OutlookThe global STD diagnostics market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7–8% during the forecast period, driven by the rising burden of sexually transmitted diseases ...