Serologic tests for syphilis
- 15 February 1990
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Postgraduate Medicine
- Vol. 87 (3) , 37-46
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.1990.11704578
Abstract
In recent years, the number of new cases of syphilis has risen steadily, yet the complexity of the disease makes testing for it especially uncertain. The authors review nonspecific and specific serologic tests for syphilis, the tests' sensitivity and specificity (which vary according to disease stage), reasons for false-positive and false-negative results, and special circumstances.Keywords
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