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State of the art syphilis diagnostics: rapid point-of-care tests

Natasha S KaySt Mary’s Hospital, Praed Street, W2 1NY, London, UK
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Rosanna W PeelingLondon School of Hygiene and Tropical Miedcine, Keppel Street, WC1E 7HT, London, UK
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David C MabeyLondon School of Hygiene and Tropical Miedcine, Keppel Street, WC1E 7HT, London, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 63-73 | Published online: 29 Nov 2013

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