Analysis on the Epidemiololgy of Syphilis from 1984 to 2003 in Shenzhen

Objective:To explore associated factors related to the considerable increase of syphilis based on the epidemiological analysis of new cases during the twenty years in Shenzhen, and to provide reference for further prevention and treatment of syphilis. Methods:New cases of syphilis reported in the city were collected and analyzed consecutively. Results:It was indicated that the annual specific incidence rate had been greatly increased. Most of the patients were in early phases. More second-stage cases were reported than the first-stage cases. Most of the cases with syphilis were laborers, waitress, unemployed persons, cadres, merchants and private owners in term of job category. Married persons had a more proportion in incident cases. Most popular way of transmission was through extramarried sexual contact. Conclusion:On the basis of the epidemiolgy feature of syphilis in Shenzhen, effective prevention measures should be taken in order to prevent and control the disease.