Syphilis

Syphilis

Caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, syphilis is sexually transmitted. It can also be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy. This disease can affect all organs and have serious consequences if left undiagnosed and untreated.

Our missions

  • Monitoring the epidemiological trends of syphilis

  • Describe the clinical, biological, and behavioral characteristics of people with the disease

  • Promote the adoption of preventive behaviors

  • Informing the general public

  • Issue alerts in the event of an increase in the number of cases and/or clusters of cases diagnosed in the same location

Publications

Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.

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69 publications

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2012 STI Survey in New Caledonia: Prevalence and Sociodemographic Factors Associated with Infections Caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, and Treponema pallidum

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Syphilis in Montpellier from 2002 to 2011. A study conducted in the dermatology department of the University Hospital and at the CDAG-CIDDIST

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Syphilis in Martinique between 2004 and 2008: a rapidly spreading epidemic. First Interregional Conference on Public Health Surveillance in the Antilles and French Guiana, Schoelcher, December 12–13, 2008