COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF SYPHILIS BETWEEN TWO MUNICIPALITIES IN SANTA CATARINA, STATE ENTIRE AND BRAZIL FROM 2014 TO 2022

Abstract

Introduction: Syphilis is a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) that affects both men and women. Over the years there has been an increase in the number of cases in Brazil. This study aims to describe the epidemiological profile of syphilis from 2014 to 2022 in  Jaraguá do Sul and Joinville, Santa Catarina. Methodology: Data collection was done through the DATASUS databases in the Notifiable Diseases Information System. Results: Acquired syphilis had the highest incidence in the population with a  tendency of fall from 2019 to 2021, suggesting possible underreporting due to the pandemic and showed that most cases of acquired syphilis occurred in the age group between 20 and 39 years old, white ethnicity and with complete secondary education. In Brazil, the prevalence of the disease occurred in the brown and black population and in Santa Catarina in the white population. Males were responsible for most cases. The population with low education had a higher prevalence of syphilis. Women with low education had a higher prevalence of syphilis during pregnancy, those under 39 years of age, with primary and latent syphilis. Most cases of congenital syphilis in Brazil and in SC did not receive treatment for the partner, but prenatal care was provided. Conclusions: Both in Brazil and Santa Catarina, syphilis remains a serious public health problem. This study is expected to contribute to a better understanding of the epidemiology of syphilis, especially in the state of Santa Catarina.

Keywords: Syphilis; Treponemal Infections; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Treponema Pallidum