title: Transmission of syphilis between sexual partners in Gabon.
abstract: 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).
authors.affiliation: Centre International de Recherches Médicales de Franceville (CIRMF), Gabon.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Schrijvers
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Josse
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Trebucq
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dupont
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Cheringou
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Larouzé
mesh_terms: 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*