* * *WHO country data on sexually transmitted infections* For the first time, country-level STI data are available through the WHO Global Health Observatory. These data are reported by countries to WHO. Currently available indicators include testing of antenatal care attendees for syphilis (coverage and positivity), syphilis positivity in men who have sex with men (MSM), and syphilis in sex workers.****
See data on STIs http://www.who.int/gho/sti/en/index.html *Men who have sex with men with active syphilis (%)* http://www.who.int/gho/sti/sex_msm/en/index.html Worldwide, syphilis is a highly prevalent infection among men who have sex with men (MSM). There have been reports from some countries of increasing trends. Untreated syphilis can lead to serious complications in 25% of infected individuals. The complications can be severe and even life-threatening, and increase risk of HIV acquisition and transmission. ************************ *SexandReproHealth ยท Sexual and Reproductive Health e-Group* Subscribe: sexandreprohealth-subscr...@yahoogroups.com
