Korean J Dermatol.  1970 Jul;8(2):31-35.

Trend of Syphilis in Korea

• Kim YL
• Woo TH

Abstract

On the basis of stastistical awlysis trend of increase in syphilis patients in Korea closely resembles that reported in other countries. Among these patients, it should be noticed that thy were highly infectious, showing early latent syphilis. Nevertheless, the available diagnstic test for syphilis has only been limited to the Non-treponemal antigen test. Moreover not only schedules employing in the treatment f disease have been different among physicians but the follow up test for each patient bas been quite impossible. In these respects, the author strongly suggests that the effective measures for the prevention and treatment of syphilis will be required as a national policy.

MeSH Terms

Appointments and Schedules
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Korea*
Syphilis*
Syphilis, Latent