Syphilis And Beyond: A Comprehensive Analysis Of Associated Infections And Comorbidities In A Five-Year Retrospective Study In The United Arab Emirates (2018-2022)

    April 2024 in “ International Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases ”
    Nargis Khatoon Hossein Mehdi Poor, Laila AlDabal, Safia Bashiri, Elham Saeed Alneaimi, Afra Ahmad Abdulla Alshafar Almarri, Amani Mohamed Saeid Bayoumy, SalahEldin Hussain Omer, Carol Dsouza, Musthafa Moosa
    TLDR Syphilis cases and re-infections increased, highlighting the need for ongoing prevention and treatment.
    The five-year retrospective study in the United Arab Emirates from 2018 to 2022 revealed a significant increase in syphilis cases, particularly in 2020, with a 96% indication rate from the Syphilis AB test. Co-infections with HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and HPV were observed, while HBV and HCV remained stable. Alopecia syphilitica was a rare clinical feature, present in only 2% of cases. Despite high treatment rates, re-infection rates increased in 2021, highlighting the need for ongoing vigilance and targeted preventive measures. The study emphasizes the importance of sustained prevention and treatment efforts to manage syphilis transmission and its associated infections, providing valuable insights for public health initiatives.
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