Syphilis screening programme in Athens, 1974-98.
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Introduction Syphilis is a complex community disease, with multiple stages and unique presentations involving almost every organ system, and which can be controlled by public health measures. The aim of this study was analyse and report on the syphilis case finding programme as implemented through the dermatology clinic of Athens University.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Sexually transmitted infections
دوره 76 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000