The Terms “Serofast” and “Serological Nonresponse” in the Modern Syphilis Era
Khalil G. Ghanem, Edward W. Hook
Abstract
In Brief A study conducted among 116 HIV-negative patients with syphilis in China who had serological nonresponse or lack of seroreversion after initial therapy demonstrated no benefits from re-treatment, and neurosyphilis is uncommon.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineSyphilisSerologyEarly syphilisNeurosyphilisVirologyHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV)ImmunologyAntibodySyphilis Diagnosis and TreatmentFemale Genital Mutilation/Cutting IssuesHIV, TB, and STIs Epidemiology