[Sexually transmitted diseases in Poland in 2004 and 2005]

Abstract

In 2005 year 809 cases of all forms of syphilis were notified in Poland; incidence 2.12 per 100,000 population (2004 year--784, incidence--2.05). The largest number of cases was in mazowiecke (205), ślaskie (138), and dolnoślaskie (100) voivodeships. The lowest was registered in warmińsko-mazurskie (8 cases), podkarpackie (10) świetokrzyskie(10) voivodeships. There were recognized 402 cases of gonorrhoea (in 2004 - 520). Epidemiological situation of sexually transmitted diseases was unfavourably due to growth of cases latent syphilis (early and tarda) in Poland. Its was diagnosed insufficiency due to decreases number of screening studies, particularly in blood donors and pregnant women. Prophylaxis and education actions was difficulty because money was lacking.