11. Retroviruskonferenz in San Francisco, 8.?11. Februar 2004

Molecular epidemiology of syphilis--San Francisco, 2004-2007.

We describe the molecular epidemiology of syphilis in San Francisco (SF) using Treponema pallidum specimens obtained from patients examined at the SF municipal sexually transmitted diseases clinic during 2004-2007. Of 69 specimens, 52 (75%) were subtype 14d9. Single subtype predominance might reflect a closely linked sexual network in SF.

Azithromycin-resistant syphilis infection: San Francisco, California, 2000-2004.

BACKGROUND The incidence of syphilis has been increasing in the United States since reaching a nadir in 2000. Several clinical trials have demonstrated that treatment with oral azithromycin may be useful for syphilis control. After reports of azithromycin treatment failures in San Francisco, we investigated the clinical and epidemiologic characteristics of patients with syphilis due to azithrom...

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Relocating to San Francisco

Relocating to San Francisco