Epidemiological analysis of syphilis from 2008 to 2012 in Guizhou province

Objective:To investigate the epidemiologic characteristics of syphilis in 2012 in Guizhou province,and to make scientific implications for further control strategies of the disease.Methods:Syphilis data in China Information System for Disease Control and Prevention was used to conduct epidemiological analysis in Guizhou province.Results:11568 syphilis cases were reported,the reported incidence of syphilis is 33.35 /100,000 in 2012;Reported number of various classifications and periods of syphilis increased,and the number of congenital syphilis cases grew fastest among these classification;20 ~ 39 ages group had the most cases;agriculture population took the first place among these population.Conclusion:The number of reported syphilis in Guizhou province is increasing,and further effective approaches on enhancing syphilis screening and strengthening the intervention in high risk groups would be initiated to control syphilis.