EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF ACQUIRED SYPHILIS IN MALES BETWEEN THE YEARS 2019 AND 2022 IN THE CASCAVEL REGION, PARANÁ STATE, COMPARED TO THE STATE OF PARANÁ AND BRAZIL

Abstract

Syphilis is an infectious disease and a serious public health problem with a history of over 500 years. Caused by the bacterium T. pallidum, described by Schaudinn & Hoffmann in 1905, the disease presents different distinct clinical stages: primary, secondary, and tertiary syphilis, as well as congenital syphilis, each with its specific symptoms. The severity of syphilis poses a significant challenge, given the availability of low-cost treatment, and continues to be a prevalent public health issue today. This study aimed to analyze the incidence of acquired syphilis among men in the health macro-region of Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil, from 2019 to 2022, comparing the data and percentages from the years of highest and lowest prevalence during the study period.