Alarming Resurgence of Syphilis in India: MSM Infection Rates Climb to 15.6%
Johns Hopkins research documents a fivefold jump in syphilis prevalence as diminished fear of HIV leads to lapses in barrier protection and testing.
Thiruvananthapuram / Baltimore: Johns Hopkins data highlights a surge in syphilis rates among men who have sex with men (MSM) from 2.9% to 15.6%, prompting Kerala's 23 district STI centers to ramp up screening.
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Health Reporter is a senior correspondent at Greenline News covering national, Garhwa regional updates, and breaking news across Jharkhand.
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John Doe2 hours ago
Excellent reporting on this issue. It's crucial that we stay informed about these developments.
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Alice Smith5 hours ago
Great coverage by Greenline News. Looking forward to further updates on Garhwa and Jharkhand developments.