[Seroprevalence of syphilis in urban and semi-rural populations of Gabon].
The seroprevalence of syphilis was studied in an urban and a semi-rural community in Gabon by a cluster sampling technique. The crude prevalence rate of treponemal infection in the semi-rural population was estimated to be 13.3 +/- 5.0% and in the urban population 19.4 +/- 4.6%. The age-adjusted prevalence rate was significantly higher in the urban than in the semi-rural population. In both areas, it was significantly higher in men than in women. No significant difference was observed according to age. These high rates indicate the need for a control program for sexually transmitted diseases.
Dupont
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Centre International de Recherches Médicales de Franceville, Franceville, Gabon.
Schrijvers
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D
Delaporte
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E
Merlin
M
M
Josse
R
R
Cheringou
H
H
Bedjabaga
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L
Frost
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E
Le Bras
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M
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D005681:Gabon; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012424:Rural Population; D013587:Syphilis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000276:immunology; D014210:Treponema pallidum / Q000276:immunology; D014505:Urban Population
D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial
Séroprévalence de la syphilis dans des populations urbaines et semi-rurales du Gabon.