Screening Veterans for Syphilis: Implementation of the Reverse Sequence Algorithm.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
We evaluated the syphilis reverse sequence algorithm (RSA) in a Veteran Affairs facility, finding 5.5% reactive Treponema pallidum enzyme immunoassay (EIA) tests. In a subset of EIA+/VDRL-/TP-PA+ cases, 48% were previously treated. Of veterans with unknown/no prior therapy, only 45% had documentation of subsequent treatment, suggesting suboptimal interpretation of RSA results.
Medical subject headings
- Algorithms
- Syphilis
- Syphilis Serodiagnosis
- Treponema pallidum
- Veterans