First at-home syphilis antibody test gets FDA authorization as STD cases spike in US
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The first at-home, over-the-counter syphilis antibody test has been granted marketing authorization by the FDA. Experts weigh in on the significance of accessible testing as STI cases rise in the U.S.
The test, which does not require a prescription, takes about 15 minutes to administer using only a drop of blood — "like a finger prick," the company said. "When transmitted during pregnancy, [syphilis] can cause miscarriage, lifelong medical issues and infant death." "If someone is [at] high risk for syphilis exposure or having symptoms, they should skip the at-home testing and speak to their doctor." Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle reporter for Fox News Digital.
Results will be positive for those experiencing a current syphilis infection — as well as for those who have been previously diagnosed, even if they were successfully treated.
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