ArticlePostepy dermatologii i alergologii2019
Syphilis in Poland is on the rise and underreported.
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- Trends in syphilis, gonorrhoea and chlamydia: a descriptive analysis of national surveillance data, Poland, 2013 to 2024.Euro surveillance : bulletin Europeen sur les maladies transmissibles = European communicable disease bulletin · 2026Article
- The Resurgence of Syphilis: A 20-Year Evaluation of Epidemiological Trends and Serological Test Performance Using Rapid Plasma Reagin and Indirect Hemagglutination Assays.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
- Large syphilitic gumma on the face mimicking dermatitis artefacta.Postepy dermatologii i alergologii · 2022Article
- Should men be exempted from vaccination against human papillomavirus? Health disparities regarding HPV: the example of sexual minorities in Poland.Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene · 2021Review
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Abstract
introductionDespite the availability of diagnostic tests and effective treatment, there has been a problem with vigilance and reporting of that infectious disease in many countries including Poland.
aimTo compare the incidence of syphilis in Poland in years 2010-2016 according to the mandatory epidemiological surveillance system with the data of the National Health Fund (NHF). MATERIAL AND
methodsData of the NHF in Poland were collected. The total number of patients with syphilis (all forms) was estimated on the basis of their unique identifying numbers (PESEL).
resultsThe steady increase in the incidence of syphilis in Poland throughout 2010-2016 was found, apart from the congenital form of the disease, which decreased since 2010. The higher prevalence of syphilis was noted in men. The number of hospitalized patients remained constant. According to the data of the NHF, the number of cases of syphilis in Poland was twofold higher as compared to the statistics of the mandatory epidemiological surveillance system (National Institute of Public Health - National Institute of Hygiene, NIPH-NIH), which was the basis of reports published up to date.
conclusionsOur work shows that there is a remarkable underreporting of syphilis in the mandatory epidemiological surveillance system in Poland, involving also hospitalized patients. The use of the data of NHF in the surveillance of syphilis in Poland is proposed.
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