The Centers for Disease Control said last week that a study of five US Labs shows that about 18% of those who tested positive for syphilis were actually negative. Dr. Karen Hoover, CDC epidemiologist says that the test does have one positive trait, "It doesn't miss people who are infected." Well, no shit lady, that's because it tells nearly 1 in 5 people they ARE infected. And let me tell you, if some doctor tells you that you have syphilis I can imagine it's not exactly a time of glee and merriment.
So, hey people - protect yourselves. But if some doctor tells you you got the syphilis - tell him you want a recount, ASAP.
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