Abstract
Six outbreaks of infectious syphilis in the United Kingdom, ongoing since 2012, have been investigated among men who have sex with men (MSM) and heterosexual men and women aged under 25 years. Interventions included case finding and raising awareness among healthcare professionals and the public. Targeting at-risk populations was complicated as many sexual encounters involved anonymous partners. Outbreaks among MSM were influenced by the use of geospatial real-time networking applications that allow users to locate other MSM within close proximity.
Highlights
Infectious syphilis comprises primary, secondary and early latent syphilis
Between 2010 and 2012, the number of diagnoses of infectious syphilis increased by 13% (2,930 to 3,316)
In autumn 2013, presentations highlighting the risk of syphilis, prevention messages, the importance of testing, and sexual health services were made at schools in Lanarkshire
Summary
Recent outbreaks of infectious syphilis, United Kingdom, January 2012 to April 2014. 1. 1. HIV&STI Department, Health Protection Services, Public Health England, London, United Kingdom 2. Eastern Field Epidemiological Unit, Public Health England, United Kingdom 5. Anglia & Essex Public Health England Centre, United Kingdom 6. South Midlands and Hertfordshire Public Health England Centre, United Kingdom 7. Yorkshire and Humber Field Epidemiological Unit Public Health England, United Kingdom 8. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, United Kingdom 9. Recent outbreaks of infectious syphilis, United Kingdom, January 2012 to April 2014. Six outbreaks of infectious syphilis in the United Kingdom, ongoing since 2012, have been investigated among men who have sex with men (MSM) and heterosexual men and women aged under 25 years. Outbreaks among MSM were influenced by the use of geospatial real-time networking applications that allow users to locate other MSM within close proximity
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