Infectious disease is central: local reports, all about syphilis

Infectious disease is central: local reports, all about syphilis and parasitic gut infections

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Review of monthly infectious disease report by the Santa Cruz County Health Dept.; Syphilis cases are on the rise -- its history is detailed; Is ablation operation for atrial fibrillation a good idea in an 85 yr-old man? Will constipation affect my stool test for parasites?

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