2005-2013 syphilis epidemiological analysis in one district of Shenzhen

Objective To analyze syphilis epidemiological characteristics of Luohu district from 2005 to 2013,and provide scientific evidence to further improve the management measures for syphilis. Method Syphilis epidemic data was collected from China Disease Prevention and Control Information System of Luo Hu district and descriptively analyzed. Results The total number of syphilis cases from 2005-2013 was 13 028,mainly latent syphilis,accounted for 69.72%. The onset age of syphilis was concentrated in the 20 to 49 years old. For the occupational distribution,business service was accounted for 28.96 percent,housekeeping 22.73%,and unemployed people 10.93%. Conclusion The age and occupation of syphilis have certain guidance for the prevention and treatment of syphilis in Luohu district,with the introduction of maternal syphilis prevention and control programs,the standardization of new-onset syphilis treatment,the incidence of congenital syphilis and syphilis in the general population decreased.