Abstract:Introduction: This paper analyzed sociodemographic and epidemiological data of individuals with syphilis as well as the compulsory reporting of the disease, for being a reemerging disease in Brazil. Methods: General information and sociodemographic, epidemiological, clinical, and laboratory data were verified in compulsory reporting. Results: From 2010 to 2016, 157 reporting forms were explored. Acquired and gestational syphilis occurred predominantly in those 20 to 29 years of age and those who did not comple… Show more
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