Screening of syphilis using rapid plasma reagin test in apparently healthy population in Madhya Pradesh: a 6 years study.
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| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-157774
ABSTRACT
To analyze the prevalence of syphilis in apparently healthy population in Madhya Pradesh during last 6 years. Methods:
Serum samples were collected from Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Skin and Venereal diseases, Medicine, Surgery, etc., of the period of 6 years. All the serum samples were screened for syphilis by rapid plasma reagin (RPR) test using standard methods.Results:
Out of 21,742 samples, 133 (0.62%) serum samples were found to be positive. The highest seroprevalence was observed in the group aged 25-31 years (0.89%) and lowest in 18-24 years (0.31%).Conclusion:
RPR testing in this populations group plays a special value in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of syphilis.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Screening study
Language:
English
Year:
2014
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Article
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