ANALYSIS ON THE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF SYPHILIS FROM 1984 TO 2001 IN SHENZHEN.

Objective:To explore associated factors related to the considerable increase of syphilis based on the epidemiological analysis of new cases in the recent more than ten 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 increasing. Most of the patients were cases in early phases. More second-stage cases were reported than first-stage cases. The laborers, unemployed persons, cadres, merchants and self-employed persons were seen in term of job category. Married persons had a more proportion in incident cases. Most popular way of transmission was through unmarried sexual contact. Conclusions: On the basis of the epidemiolgy feature of syphilis in Shenzhen, following measures should be taken in order to control the disease.