Epidemiological Analysis of Syphilis in Zhengzhou City From 1996 to 2005

Objective To analyze the syphilis epidemiological characteristics in Zhengzhou City from 1996 to 2005,to search for prevalent regular pattern and characteristic,so as to provide evidence for its prevention and treatment.Methods The data on syphilis morbidity were analyzed from 1996 to 2005 in Zhengzhou.Results It indicated that the annual incidence rate of syphilis had been greatly increased.Most of the patients were cases of early syphilis.More primary syphilis cases were reported than second syphilis cases.The most sufferers were aged from 20 to 44 years,were 60.05%.The workers,peasants,unemployed persons,commercial service,cadres were 20.44%,18.15%,11.52%,8.54%,6.25%,respectively in term of job category.Conclusion The prevention of syphilis should be improved and comprehensive measures including standardized diagnosis and treatment,general health education and behavior intervention should be adopted.