Acheson P, McGivern M, Frank P, Kunonga E, Simms I, Tayal S, Thody E, Waldram A, Kibirige J
North East Health Protection Unit, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK.
Int J STD AIDS. 2011 Sep;22(9):514-6. doi: 10.1258/ijsa.2011.011008.
Prior to 2006, diagnoses of heterosexually acquired syphilis were rare in Teesside (an area in the north east of England, UK). Since 2006, there has been an increase in such cases, with 24 cases diagnosed in 2006 and 22 in 2007. There was a marked reduction in cases in 2008 with six cases reported, but a large increase in diagnoses in 2009 (34 cases). There have been 14 cases to date in 2010. Of concern is the increase noted in women and younger age groups. Geographical mapping of cases shows a wide dispersion across Teesside although some clusters were identified, mostly in areas of high deprivation. Little detailed information is available to help identify social and sexual networks widely and target intervention. A multiagency outbreak control team is addressing this problem, based on the principles of partner notification, increased awareness, increased screening and health promotion activities. A range of measures, including a detailed communications plan, have been implemented.
2006年之前，在蒂斯河畔（英国英格兰东北部的一个地区），通过异性传播感染梅毒的病例很少见。自2006年以来，此类病例有所增加，2006年诊断出24例，2007年诊断出22例。2008年病例显著减少，报告了6例，但2009年诊断数量大幅增加（34例）。2010年至今已有14例。令人担忧的是女性和年轻年龄组病例的增加。病例的地理分布图显示，尽管发现了一些聚集情况，主要在贫困程度高的地区，但病例在蒂斯河畔分布广泛。几乎没有详细信息可用于广泛识别社会和性网络并确定干预目标。一个多机构疫情控制小组正在根据性伴侣通知、提高认识、增加筛查和健康促进活动的原则来解决这个问题。已经实施了一系列措施，包括详细的沟通计划。
