Stopping syphilis transmission in Arctic communities through rapid diagnostic testing: The STAR study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intense transmission of syphilis has emerged in some Canadian Arctic communities despite screening and prevention efforts. The remoteness of most communities and limited diagnostic infrastructure yield long delays (≥14 days) between screening and treatment of cases. These hamper syphilis control efforts and may contribute to sustained transmission. Syphilis rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) have been developed to make screening more accessible and to inform clinical decision-making within the same clinical encounter. These RDTs have been successfully deployed in several countries, but not yet in Canada.

Methods and design

We describe the methodology of the "Stopping Syphilis Transmission in Arctic Communities Through Rapid Diagnostic Testing" (STAR) study, wherein the

SUBMITTER: Caya C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9467359 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature