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Syphilis on the rise in Victoria, Australia
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In a recent article in news.com.au https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/syphilis-cases-emerging-public-health-concern-victorian-health-authorities-warn/news-story/593981db2603e599c00a39f6a4a05a2b Victorians are being urged to test for STIs as they come out of the long lockdown. Syphilis is a potentially serious disease than can go on to damage the brain if left untreated. Once detect however it is relatively easy to treat. Testing with a rapid test kit is an effective and easy way to test for a range of STIs. Syphilis has been on the rise in Australis for the last few years. You can read more about it here. https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/syphilis-is-making-a-comeback-what-gps-need-to-kno