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Social media sites play role in rising syphilis rate in Saskatoon: doctor
Dr. Johnmark Opondo says city has seen an increase in cases of the Sexually Transmitted Infection
CBC News Posted: Apr 17, 2014 4:50 PM CT Last Updated: Apr 17, 2014 5:41 PM CT
Saskatoon public health officials are worried about the increasing number of syphilis cases in Saskatoon.
Recently, an outbreak of the sexually transmitted infection in the city was declared, prompting the University of Saskatchewan to email its students advising regular testing for the disease.
Dr. Johnmark Opondo, Saskatoon's deputy medical health officer, said social media sites often used by people to arrange sexual encounters are factors...
Social media sites play role in rising syphilis rate in Saskatoon: doctor
Dr. Johnmark Opondo says city has seen an increase in cases of the Sexually Transmitted Infection
CBC News Posted: Apr 17, 2014 4:50 PM CT Last Updated: Apr 17, 2014 5:41 PM CT
Saskatoon public health officials are worried about the increasing number of syphilis cases in Saskatoon.
Recently, an outbreak of the sexually transmitted infection in the city was declared, prompting the University of Saskatchewan to email its students advising regular testing for the disease.
Dr. Johnmark Opondo, Saskatoon's deputy medical health officer, said social media sites often used by people to arrange sexual encounters are factors...