Reemerging diseases in Brazil: sociodemographic and epidemiological characteristics of syphilis and its under-reporting
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2019-01-01
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Isper Garbin, Artenio Jose [UNESP]
Martins, Ronald Jefferson [UNESP]
Belila, Naiana de Melo [UNESP]
Exaltacao, Sandra Margareth
Saliba Garbin, Clea Adas [UNESP]
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Soc Brasileira Medicina Tropical
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Introduction: This paper analyzed sociodemographic and epidemiological data of individuals with syphilis as well as the compulsory reporting of the disease, for being a reemerging disease in Brazil. Methods: General information and sociodemographic, epidemiological, clinical, and laboratory data were verified in compulsory reporting. Results: From 2010 to 2016, 157 reporting forms were explored. Acquired and gestational syphilis occurred predominantly in those 20 to 29 years of age and those who did not complete secondary education. Compulsory reporting forms were not complete. Conclusions: The number of syphilis cases has varied over the years in the city. Incomplete compulsory reporting was noted.
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Epidemiology, Syphilis, Congenital syphilis, Notifiable diseases
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Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira De Medicina Tropical. Brasilia: Soc Brasileira Medicina Tropical, v. 52, 4 p., 2019.