Korean J Dermatol.  1975 Mar;13(1):1-4.

Serologic Survey for Syphilis in Seoul

• Lee CW
• Lee YS
• Kim JH

Abstract

The prevalence of syphilis was sharply decreased throughout the world since the introduction of penicillin into the treatment of syphilis in 1943, however recent in formations seemed to be increased in incidence of syphilis since about 1960. In Korea, recent trends of syphilis can hardly be assesed because there are few reports of it. In order to know the current incidence of syphilis in Seoul we carried out S.T.S. in 1046 healthy young men living in Seoul. At that we classified the man as syphilitic who has positive serologic test on both VDRL and RPCF and has not recieved regular antisyplulitic treatment in the past. The result reveala that the incidence of syphilitic infection is 1.72%, which is slightiy decreased statistical figure than in 1960s. There are no much differences in incidence between each group of age or educational degree. Among the 653 unmarried men, 62.3% of them had experiences of sexual contact and their sex partners were business girls, students and prostitutes in order of frequency.

MeSH Terms

Commerce
Equidae
Female
Humans
Incidence
Korea
Male
Penicillins
Prevalence
Seoul*
Serologic Tests
Sex Workers
Single Person
Syphilis*
Penicillins