An ongoing outbreak of heterosexually-acquired syphilis across Teesside, UK
An ongoing outbreak of heterosexually-acquired syphilis across Teesside, UK
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英国蒂赛德持续爆发异性获得性梅毒
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发表时间：
2011
影响因子：
1.4
通讯作者：
J. Kibirige
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作者：
P. Acheson;M. McGivern;P. Frank;E. Kunonga;I. Simms;S. Tayal;E. Thody;Alison Waldram;J. Kibirige
在2006年之前，异性性感染梅毒的诊断在提赛德（英国英格兰东北部的一个地区）很少见。自2006年以来，这类病例有所增加，2006年诊断出24例，2007年诊断出22例。2008年病例明显减少，报告了6例，但2009年诊断病例大幅增加（34例）。2010年迄今已有14起案件。令人关切的是，妇女和较年轻年龄组的人数增加。病例的地理分布图显示，尽管确定了一些集群，但在蒂赛德各地分布很广，主要是在高度贫困的地区。没有什么详细的信息可以帮助广泛地确定社会和性网络并进行有针对性的干预。一个多机构疫情控制小组正在处理这一问题，其原则是通知伙伴、提高认识、增加筛查和健康促进活动。已经采取了一系列措施，包括一项详细的宣传计划。
Prior to 2006, diagnoses of heterosexually acquired syphilis were rare in Teesside (an area in the north east of England, UK). Since 2006, there has been an increase in such cases, with 24 cases diagnosed in 2006 and 22 in 2007. There was a marked reduction in cases in 2008 with six cases reported, but a large increase in diagnoses in 2009 (34 cases). There have been 14 cases to date in 2010. Of concern is the increase noted in women and younger age groups. Geographical mapping of cases shows a wide dispersion across Teesside although some clusters were identified, mostly in areas of high deprivation. Little detailed information is available to help identify social and sexual networks widely and target intervention. A multiagency outbreak control team is addressing this problem, based on the principles of partner notification, increased awareness, increased screening and health promotion activities. A range of measures, including a detailed communications plan, have been implemented.