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Rising infectious and congenital syphilis rates in Canada highlight the need for new strategies. Point-of-care tests (POCTs) offer a promising approach to increase syphilis testing access and combat the epidemic.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Diagnostic Technologies

Background:

  • Infectious and congenital syphilis rates are increasing in Canada, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations.
  • Social and structural determinants of health exacerbate syphilis transmission and impact.
  • Emerging rapid diagnostic tests, including point-of-care tests (POCTs), are crucial for reversing these trends.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review commercially available antibody-detecting syphilis POCTs.
  • To evaluate the performance of syphilis POCTs in recent Canadian field studies.
  • To discuss key implementation considerations for syphilis POCTs in Canada.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of commercially available syphilis POCTs.
  • Analysis of performance data from Canadian field studies.
  • Examination of contextual factors for POCT implementation in Canada.

Main Results:

  • The first syphilis POCT was approved in Canada in 2023.
  • Syphilis POCTs show promise for improving access to testing.
  • Implementation requires careful consideration of Canadian healthcare contexts.

Conclusions:

  • Syphilis POCTs are a vital tool to address the resurgence of infectious and congenital syphilis in Canada.
  • Increased access to syphilis testing through POCTs aligns with national STBBI action plans.
  • Successful implementation of syphilis POCTs necessitates a thorough understanding of performance and Canadian contextual factors.