Syphilis increases among young people

• April 20, 2024

The syphilis, that was considered a disease of the "past" in developed countries, is growing alarmingly among the Hispanic men and African-Americans who reside in the United States. In particular, the group of young boys which is most affected, are the homosexuals and bisexuals .

The Center for Disease Control (CDC, for its acronym in English) recently published the third national analysis on incidences of syphilis, both in the primary and secondary stages; concluded that the rate of sick It is 3 times higher among Hispanic homosexuals than among white homosexuals.

According to the report, it is explained that some of the factors that contribute to these disparities are the socioeconomic , access to health services,education and awareness about issues health .

In this regard, the doctor John Su, An epidemiologist in the Prevention Division of the CDC, says that this research shows that the group in which the cases of syphilis (160%) are from 15 and 19 years followed by the 20 and 24 years old, with a 117% increase in total.

Interestingly, these results show parallel increases to those of the infection of the HIV virus, and confirm that the gay men Y bisexual they are affected by these diseases at younger ages.

It is important to note that the study does not analyze the potential consequences for heterosexual men or women.

The syphilis it is a disease whose diagnosis is complicated by the characteristics of the bacteria that originates it (Treponema pallidum), since its symptoms can not be distinguished at first glance from those of other diseases.

It is important that young people who are just starting their sex life be well informed; to have unprotected sex I with multiple couples , are factors that increase the risk of contracting syphilis.

Video Medicine: Syphilis Cases Rising, Especially Among Gay Men: CDC (April 2024).