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Praxis Medical Insights: Syphilis Diagnosis and Management

Syphilis remains a persistent sexually transmitted infection that requires rigorous diagnosis and management to prevent transmission, progression, and severe complications. This guideline distilled by Praxis Medical Insights outlines the current consensus from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and related professional bodies on optimal screening methods, diagnostic interpretations, and treatment regimens.

HPV Vaccine: What age is too late?

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infects nearly 80% of people at some point during their lives, and while the immune system clears most infections, persistent HPV can lead to genital warts and several cancers (cervical, anal, vulvar, vaginal, penile, and oropharyngeal). HPV vaccination offers strong protection—preventing more than 90% of HPV-related cancers—and is most effective when administered before HPV exposure.

Strengthening Hepatitis C Awareness and Care in the Cherokee Nation - International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

The webpage highlights the disproportionate rates of Hepatitis C virus among American Indian/ Alaska Native communities. This webpage highlights the Cherokee National Health Services acute Hepatitis C virus (HCV) elimination program, which provides community based testing at food distribution centers, universal screening, and rapid point of care diagnostics. Programs such as HCV and Linkage to Program (HELP) use telehealth to connect patients with providers. Project ECHO builds clinical capacity for local practitioners.

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Payment and Low Cost Options

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  • PrEP for uninsured
  • Sliding Scale

  • Chlamydia Test
  • Conventional HIV Test
  • Gonorrhea Test
  • Hepatitis A Test
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  • Hepatitis C Test
  • Herpes Test
  • Rapid HIV Test
  • Syphilis Test

  • Condom Distribution
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  • Hepatitis Prevention/Education
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  • STI Prevention/Education

  • Doxy PEP
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  • Hepatitis C Treatment
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  • Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
  • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
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  • PrEP Navigation

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  • Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
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  • Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
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