Abstract： Objective To analyze the epidemiologcal characteristics of gonorrhea and syphilis in Jilin Province from 2007 to 2016, and to provide a scientific basis for developing prevention and control measures. Methods Data about gonorrhea and syphilis in Jilin Provinceduring 2007-2016 were collected from the China Information System for Disease Control and Prevention, and then analyzed by descriptive epidemiologcal methods. Results The incidence rate of gonorrhea in Jilin Province from 2007 to 2016 showed a downward tendency. The incidence rate of syphilis in Jilin Province during 2005-2011 showed a clear rising trend, it reached the highest (29.43/100,000) in 2011 and then showed a declining trend. During 2012-2016, the number of primary syphilis cases gradually decreased, whereas the number of cases of secondary syphilis, tertiary syphilis, congenital syphilis and latent syphilis gradually increased. Conclusions More attention should be paid to strengthen the surveillance of gonorrhea and syphilis in Jilin Province, especially in cities (prefectures) showing an increasing tendency in the incidence rates of gonorrhea and syphilis in recent years.
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