Abstract:Introduction: Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection whose significance to public health has not lost its relevance. Changes in the epidemiology of the disease have been observed in the last decade. This study describes syphilis trends in the Pleven region (Bulgaria). Methods: Data from 2009 to 2018 were extracted from the National Center for Public Health and Analyses in Sofia and the Regional Health Inspectorate in Pleven and analyzed. Results: There were 3,602 cases of syphilis during the 10-year peri… Show more
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