Epidemiological Features of Syphilis Infection: A Retrospective Analysis in 2001-2004
- VernacularTitle:2001~2004年院内梅毒感染住院患者的调查
- Author:
Junqi WU
;
Ruilong XU
;
Zhaojing ZHENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Syphilis;
Outpatient;
Inpatient;
Epidemiology
- From:
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology
2006;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE To conduct a retrospective analysis on epidemiological features of syphilis infections(documented) in our hospital.METHODS Patient data archived in an electronic case(history) system of syphilis(infection) were statistically analyzed with a(professional) statistic software package.RESULTS Totally 3 308(outpatient) cases were examined during 2001-2004 period,495 cases were positive in syphilis infection and the(positive) rate was 15.0%.Meanwhile,14 452 inpatient cases were monitored,the number of positive cases and positive rate of syphilis infection were 136 and 0.94%,respectively.The annual rates of syphilis(infection) were(increased) by 38.3%(during) the period of time tested.The percentage of female patients was on increment too on yearly basis.There was a significant difference on the gender distribution of syphilis infection(u=9.06,(P
