Reemerging diseases in Brazil: sociodemographic and epidemiological characteristics of syphilis and its under-reporting
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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52: e20180226, 2019. graf
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract 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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Main subject:
Syphilis
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Disease Notification
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Communicable Diseases, Emerging
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Pregnancy
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Aids+BR
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Universidade Estadual Paulista/BR
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