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Changes in the Spatial Distribution of Syphilis
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Public health officials and epidemiologists have been attempting to eradicate syphilis for decades, but national incidence rates are again on the rise. It has been suggested that the syphilis epidemic in the US is a "rare example of unforced,… read more -
Can we identify bellwether states with respect to syphilis incidence?
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The time series of syphilis cases has been studied at the country and state level at the yearly basis, and it has been found that syphilis has a periodicity of approximately 10 years. However, to inform prevention efforts, it is important to… read more