Transmission of syphilis between sexual partners in Gabon.
The prevalence and transmission of syphilis was studied in a semirural community in south eastern Gabon. The overall prevalence was 8% (99/1251) and there was no difference in age adjusted prevalence between men and women. The transmission of syphilis between sexual partners occurred in 18.1% (8/44).
Schrijvers
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Centre International de Recherches Médicales de Franceville (CIRMF), Gabon.
Josse
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R
Trebucq
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A
Dupont
A
A
Cheringou
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H
Larouzé
B
B
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005681:Gabon; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012747:Sexual Partners; D013587:Syphilis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000635:transmission*