Syphilis outbreak in Melbourne’s outer suburbs

Scientists will use genomic sequencing for the first time to track fast-moving syphilis outbreaks infiltrating Melbourne’s outer suburbs. Lessons learned about containing coronavirus can now be applied to containing this sexually transmitted disease that has seen a 220% increase in females contracting the condition in recent years.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/syphilis-epidemic-in-melbourne-suburbs-scientists-use-genomic-sequencing-to-track-std-20210511-p57qqv.html