Single-dose penicillin cures early syphilis effectively

A single dose of penicillin is as effective as the current three-injection regimen for treating early syphilis, a new clinical trial found. The study showed no significant difference in effectiveness between the single-dose and multi-dose treatments, potentially simplifying care and improving patient adherence. Syphilis rates are alarmingly high in the U.S., and this simplified treatment could help combat the infection and address drug shortages.