Epidemiological analysis of congenital syphilis in the State of Paraná, Brazil
Fabio Vinicius Barth,
João Pedro Gambetta Polay,
Camila Ost
Abstract:INTRODUCTION: Congenital syphilis is a complex public health issue caused by the transmission of Treponema pallidum. Brazil has high incidence rates, with a distinct transmission pattern surpassing other notifiable diseases. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to examine epidemiological trends, incidence rate, mortality, geographical distribution, prenatal care, and diagnostic determination timing of congenital syphilis in Paraná State. METHODS: Data from Department of Informatics of the Single Health S… Show more
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