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Why syphilis testing requirements are changing
Manage episode 491215690 series 5409
Guidelines have recently changed to recommend more regular testing for syphilis throughout pregnancy, regardless of sexual acitivity.
Cases in the community are on the rise, and the consequences of an infection during pregnancy can be life-threatening to the baby.
Guest/s
- Professor Marcus Chen, a specialist at Melbourne Sexual Health Centre and researcher at Monash University
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1529 episodes
Manage episode 491215690 series 5409
Guidelines have recently changed to recommend more regular testing for syphilis throughout pregnancy, regardless of sexual acitivity.
Cases in the community are on the rise, and the consequences of an infection during pregnancy can be life-threatening to the baby.
Guest/s
- Professor Marcus Chen, a specialist at Melbourne Sexual Health Centre and researcher at Monash University
References
1529 episodes
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