An outbreak no longer: factors contributing to the return of syphilis in Greater Manchester

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作者
Ashton, M
Sopwith, W
Clark, P
McKelvey, D
Lighton, L
Mandal, D
机构
[1] Communicable Dis Surveillance Ctr NW, Chester CH1 4EF, Cheshire, England
[2] Liverpool John Moores Univ, Liverpool L3 2AB, Merseyside, England
[3] Trafford S PCT, Oaklands House, Manchester M33 6FS, Lancs, England
[4] Greater Manchester Hlth Protect Unit, Manchester M30 0NJ, Lancs, England
[5] Manchester Royal Infirm, GUM Dept, Manchester M13 9WL, Lancs, England
关键词
GONORRHEA; SERVICES; TRENDS; HIV;
D O I
10.1136/sti.79.4.291
中图分类号
R51 [传染病];
学科分类号
100401 ;
摘要
Background: In the past few years, increased diagnoses of syphilis have been reported in cities around Britain and Europe. Enhanced surveillance of cases began in 1999 to identify the epidemiology of this increase in Greater Manchester. Methods: Information was collected on all cases of syphilis newly diagnosed in genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics in Greater Manchester between January 1999 and November 2002. The data collected included demographic information and information about other sexually transmitted infections, sexual behaviour, perception of risk of infection, and awareness of syphilis transmission. Results: The majority of cases identified were white homosexual men resident in Greater Manchester. Of the 414 cases diagnosed, 74% had either a primary or secondary stage of syphilis infection and 37% of cases were HIV positive. High numbers of individuals practised unprotected oral sex despite good awareness of the risk of infection with syphilis. There is evidence that the way people are meeting sexual contacts is changing, with increasing numbers meeting most of their partners through the internet. Conclusions: These findings have implications for targeting interventions. The provision of rapid diagnostic and treatment services is likely to be key for the control of syphilis and potentially of subsequent increases in HIV in the region.
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页码:291 / 293
页数:3
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