A prevalence survey of syphilis in adults: Planaltina, DF, Brazil, 1977
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https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101980000300008Keywords:
Syphilis^i2^sPlanaltina, DF, Bra, Venereal diseases, Serological surveysAbstract
In 1977, VDRL was used for serologic testing of 1502 adult male and female blue collar workers, 15 through 54 years old, residents of Planaltina, a Brasilia bedroom community. When prostitutes were excluded from the results, the prevalence rate for positive results was 2.3% being more elevated among women, married people and older ages; whereas, one in every three prostitutes showed positive. Brasilia's intense mobility rate makes this a grave public health problem.Downloads
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1980-09-01
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Pereira, M. G. (1980). A prevalence survey of syphilis in adults: Planaltina, DF, Brazil, 1977 . Revista De Saúde Pública, 14(3), 358-365. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101980000300008