Syphilis Testing
Syphilis Testing
- In the United States, health officials
reported over 36,000 cases of
syphilis in 2006, including 9,756 cases of primary and secondary
(P&S) syphilis. In 2006, half of all P&S syphilis cases were
reported from 20 counties and 2 cities; and most P&S syphilis cases
occurred in persons 20 to 39 years of age. The incidence of P&S
syphilis was highest in women 20 to 24 years of age and in men 35 to 39
years of age. Reported cases of congenital syphilis in newborns
increased from 2005 to 2006, with 339 new cases reported in 2005
compared to 349 cases in 2006.
Between 2005 and 2006, the number of reported P&S syphilis cases increased 11.8 percent. P&S rates have increased in males each year between 2000 and 2006 from 2.6 to 5.7 and among females between 2004 and 2006. In 2006, 64% of the reported P&S syphilis cases were among men who have sex with men (MSM).
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Definition
of Sexually transmitted disease
- Sexually transmitted
disease: Any disease transmitted by sexual contact; caused by
microorganisms that survive on the skin or mucus membranes of the
genital area; or transmitted via semen, vaginal secretions, or blood
during intercourse. Because the genital areas provide a moist, warm
environment that is especially conducive to the proliferation of
bacteria, viruses, and yeasts, a great many diseases can be transmitted
this way. They include AIDS, chlamydia, genital herpes, genital warts,
gonorrhea, syphilis, yeast infections, and some forms of hepatitis.
Also known as a morbus venereus or venereal disease. All are detectable
with std
testing.
Between 2005 and 2006, the number of reported P&S syphilis cases increased 11.8 percent. P&S rates have increased in males each year between 2000 and 2006 from 2.6 to 5.7 and among females between 2004 and 2006. In 2006, 64% of the reported P&S syphilis cases were among men who have sex with men (MSM).
About syphilis testing - STDTestingToday.com provides fast, convenient and confidential syphilis testing to our clients. Our goal is to be the people you can count on to answer your questions, address your concerns, and be there for you when you need us. We strive to be the best full-service syphilis testing facility around. Our counselors are the best educated and trained in the industry and will help you every step of the way. We are here for you. We strive to be the best testing center in the nation and to become the strategic leader for excellence and knowledge in syphilis testing.
