Syphilis: epidemiology and control. (STDs and Sexual/Reproductive Health)

The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality | June 22, 1997| | Copyright

Key words: Syphilis Epidemiology Syphilis control Canada

INTRODUCTION

Syphilis is an infectious disease caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum, and transmitted by vaginal, oral-genital or anal contact with an infected person. The incidence of syphilis is currently very low in Canada, but recent trends in the United States indicate an increase in rates of heterosexually acquired syphilis, most notably in young women, associated with crack cocaine use and the exchange of sex for drugs (Rolfs, Goldberg, & Sharrar, 1990). The result in the U.S. has been a ...

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