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FDA Approves First At-Home Syphilis Self-Test
Just a few days ago, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first at-home self-test for syphilis, designed to detect Treponema pallidum (syphilis) antibodies in human blood. However, experts emphasize that results from this type of test alone are not sufficient for diagnosing syphilis and should be followed by additional tests to confirm the diagnosis.
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Leptospirosis outbreak on Corfu under investigation
Experts from the National Organization for Public Health (EODY) were on Corfu on Tuesday investigating a possible outbreak of leptospirosis, a bacterial infection most frequently associated with contaminated water.
Bella Hadid says coming back after Lyme flare-up
Bella Hadid has told fans she will be back to work "when I'm ready" after lengthy treatment for Lyme disease, scotching rumors she had stepped back from the catwalk for good.
The U.S. model has not appeared at some of the biggest events on the fashion calendar, including the Met Gala and Paris Fashion Week.
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