Descriptive analysis of syphilis cases reported in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil identifies failure in treatment
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Syphilis infection remains an alarming public health problem worldwide.METHODS:
This study analyzed syphilis cases listed in the Information System on Diseases of Compulsory Declaration (SINAN) of Mato Grosso do Sul state in Brazil between January 2013 and December 2014.RESULTS:
Most of the evaluated syphilis cases would have been preventable through public education, particularly congenital syphilis in children of previously diagnosed mothers and infection by untreated sexual partners.CONCLUSIONS:
The incidence rate of syphilis could be reduced by improving prevention through counselling on the risk of infection, improving access to condoms, and increasing the frequency of diagnostic tests.Palavras-chave
Texto completo:
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Avaliação de Processos e Resultados em Cuidados de Saúde
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Complicações Infecciosas na Gravidez
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Sífilis
Tipo de estudo:
Incidence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Newborn
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Pregnancy
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil