USPSTF Releases Draft Recommendations For Syphilis Screening

reports that draft recommendations released by the US Preventive Services Task Force suggest that “all adults and teens at increased risk for syphilis should be screened for the sexually transmitted disease.” In a news release, task force member Dr. Francisco Garcia said, “Given the rising rates of syphilis infection, clinicians should focus on screening people at increased risk.” HealthDay reports that those with the “highest risk for syphilis are gay and bisexual men and people with HIV.” The draft recommendation is open for public comment until Jan. 18, 2016. http://consumer.healthday.com/infectious-disease-information-21/syphilis-651/syphilis-screening-recommendation-usptf-release-batch-2439-706060.html