Burden of syphilis among people living with HIV: a large cross-sectional study from Türkiye
This study reveals a high burden of syphilis among PLWH in Türkiye, particularly in younger male populations. The findings underscore the necessity for routine syphilis screening, targeted prevention strategies, and integrated STI care within HIV programs.
Authors
- Yağmur Ekenoğlu Merdan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9551-1473)
- Okan Aydoğan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7275-8724)
- Selim Merdan
Institutions
- Istanbul Medipol University (TR)
- Biruni University (TR)
- Ümraniye Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-06-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10096-025-05199-1
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.49
Funders
- İstanbul Medipol Üniversitesi