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Reemerging diseases in Brazil: sociodemographic and epidemiological characteristics of syphilis and its under-reporting
Garbin, Artênio José Ísper; Martins, Ronald Jefferson; Belila, Naiana de Melo; Exaltação, Sandra Margareth; Garbin, Cléa Adas Saliba.
  • Garbin, Artênio José Ísper; Universidade Estadual Paulista. Faculdade de Odontologia de Araçatuba. Programa de Pós-graduação em Odontologia Preventiva e Social. Araçatuba. BR
  • Martins, Ronald Jefferson; Universidade Estadual Paulista. Faculdade de Odontologia de Araçatuba. Programa de Pós-graduação em Odontologia Preventiva e Social. Araçatuba. BR
  • Belila, Naiana de Melo; Universidade Estadual Paulista. Faculdade de Odontologia de Araçatuba. Programa de Pós-graduação em Odontologia Preventiva e Social. Araçatuba. BR
  • Exaltação, Sandra Margareth; Programa Municipal IST/Aids. Araçatuba. BR
  • Garbin, Cléa Adas Saliba; Universidade Estadual Paulista. Faculdade de Odontologia de Araçatuba. Programa de Pós-graduação em Odontologia Preventiva e Social. Araçatuba. BR
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 52: e20180226, 2019. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1041509
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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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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Syphilis / Disease Notification / Communicable Diseases, Emerging Type of study: Etiology study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Pregnancy Country/Region as subject: South America / 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 / Universidade Estadual Paulista/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Syphilis / Disease Notification / Communicable Diseases, Emerging Type of study: Etiology study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Pregnancy Country/Region as subject: South America / 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 / Universidade Estadual Paulista/BR