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Effective treatment of syphilis remains unchanged despite new comorbidities

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Effective treatment of syphilis remains unchanged despite new comorbidities. Drugs Ther. Perspect 19, 17–20 (2003). https://doi.org/10.2165/00042310-200319060-00006

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