Disparities in Third Trimester Syphilis Testing in Illinois

The authors, including Hotline Co-Medical Director Dr. Lynn Yee, report on their findings regarding repeat third trimester syphilis testing at a large tertiary hospital in Chicago, Illinois. They observe overall low compliance with the state law mandating repeat third trimester testing and disparities in pregnant patients being tested for syphilis.

Clement AC, Fay KE, Yee LM. Disparities in state-mandated third-trimester testing for syphilis. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM. 2022 May;4(3):100595.

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