Title: Analysis on serum syphilis antibody of 427 664 employees
Abstract: Objective To understand the syphilis infection status of employees during 2006 to 2009.Method Carried out preliminary screening to 427 664 employees by ELISA(enzyme linked immunosorbent assay) and RPR(rapid plasma reagin).The positive samples were confirmed with TPPA(treponema pallidum particle agglutination).Results There were 133 syphilis antibody positive,the positive rate was 3.110/10 000,and including 45 male patients and 88 female patients.The lave employees' positive rate was the highest.Conclusions The syphilis infection rate showed increased tendency,so we should strengthen the surveillance to lave and cosmetology service people,and take measures to prevent syphilis diffusion from high-risk populations to the general populations.
Publication Year: 2011
Publication Date: 2011-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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