Abstract
This article summarizes the chapter on epidemiological surveillance of sexually transmitted infections (STI) that comprises the 2020 Clinical Protocol and Therapeutic Guidelines (PCDT) for Comprehensive Care for People with STI, published by the Health Surveillance Department of the Brazilian Ministry of Health. It presents some reflections on the new case definitions for surveillance of acquired syphilis, syphilis in pregnant women, and congenital syphilis. The 2020 PCDT-IST was elaborated grounded on scientific evidence and validated in discussions with specialists. Epidemiological and clinical aspects are addressed, and health service managers' guidelines regarding programmatic and operational management of these diseases are presented. Guidelines for health professionals on screening, diagnosing, and treating people with STI and their sex partners, in addition to strategies for surveillance, prevention, and control actions, are also published.
Highlights
sexually transmitted infections (STI) are caused by a virus, bacteria, and other microorganisms, transmitted mainly in condomless sexual contact[2]
This article summarizes the chapter on epidemiological surveillance of sexually transmitted infections (STI) that composes the Clinical Protocol and Therapeutic Guidelines (PCDT) for Comprehensive Care for People with Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), published by the Health Surveillance Secretariat of the Ministry of Health
This article aims at presenting some reflections on the new case definitions for the acquired syphilis, syphilis in pregnant women, and congenital syphilis surveillance, according to the 2020 PCDT for Comprehensive Care for People with STI2
Summary
STI are caused by a virus, bacteria, and other microorganisms, transmitted mainly in condomless sexual contact[2]. It presents some reflections on the new case definitions for surveillance of acquired syphilis, syphilis in pregnant women, and congenital syphilis.
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