We just want to remind to everyone that the syphilis outbreak is still continuing.
In Alberta there were more than 200 cases of infectious syphilis last year. Nine of these were children who were born with syphilis. For more information on the outbreak in Alberta here are a few links:
Below is a letter which was sent to Alberta physicians explaining the outbreak:
http://www.capitalhealth.ca/NR/rdon...Letter+to+physicians+-Syphilis+-+March+07.pdf
Here is some information from Health Canada:
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/bid-bmi/dsd-dsm/nb-ab/2007/nb1107_e.html
Syphilis is an STI that can be passed via oral, vaginal or rectal sex.
Syphilis symptoms can appear as sores or a rash, but it is common for people not to notice anything. For this reason we recommend regular STI screening. A blood test is required for syphilis testing. It is also easily cured with antibiotics.
For more information have a look at our website.
http://www.stdresource.com/disease/index.php?page=edit&id=4&action=viewfull
Please feel free to comment or ask us to expand on a topic. Remember if you would like to ask me a personal question just send me a PM.
HN
www.stdresource.com
In Alberta there were more than 200 cases of infectious syphilis last year. Nine of these were children who were born with syphilis. For more information on the outbreak in Alberta here are a few links:
Below is a letter which was sent to Alberta physicians explaining the outbreak:
http://www.capitalhealth.ca/NR/rdon...Letter+to+physicians+-Syphilis+-+March+07.pdf
Here is some information from Health Canada:
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/bid-bmi/dsd-dsm/nb-ab/2007/nb1107_e.html
Syphilis is an STI that can be passed via oral, vaginal or rectal sex.
Syphilis symptoms can appear as sores or a rash, but it is common for people not to notice anything. For this reason we recommend regular STI screening. A blood test is required for syphilis testing. It is also easily cured with antibiotics.
For more information have a look at our website.
http://www.stdresource.com/disease/index.php?page=edit&id=4&action=viewfull
Please feel free to comment or ask us to expand on a topic. Remember if you would like to ask me a personal question just send me a PM.
HN
www.stdresource.com