As rates of syphilis and HIV continue to climb in Canada, a dual rapid test recently was approved by federal regulators, making it the second of its kind to become available in the country. “There are ...

In terms of the harms of screening, index test positivity ... uptrend in congenital syphilis, clinicians providing prenatal care must maintain high fidelity to screening guidelines and take ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) renewed its recommendation for early and universal screening for syphilis during pregnancy.In line with its 2018 guidance, the update, published in ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends early screening for syphilis infection ... varying by screening algorithm and index test. The review did not address the accuracy ...

The fastest rapid dual test for HIV and syphilis is now available in Australia, expanding access to reliable and accessible screening. March 18, 2025 3 min read ...

reverse testing algorithm for syphilis screening and allows for earlier disease detection. Lily Li, Senior Director, Medical Scientific & Clinical Affairs at QuidelOrtho, emphasized the importance of ...

Positive results indicate the presence of antibodies to syphilis that require follow-up with a health care provider. The First To Know ® Syphilis Test is now available for purchase nationwide to ...

On August 16 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the sale of the first over-the-counter at-home test for syphilis in an effort to contain a national surge in the sexually transmitted ...

Syphilis is typically transmitted through oral, vaginal, and anal sex, during pregnancy, or through blood transfusion. You will soon be able to test for syphilis at home with the approval of the first ...