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Incidence of syphilis

In the UK in 2006, there were 2,424 new cases of infectious syphilis in men and 342 in women.1 Those infected were predominantly in the 25-34 and 35-44 age groups.1

New cases of infectious syphilis 2005 by age

Among males, more than half were homosexually acquired.1

New cases of infectious syphilis in men 2004 by region and rate of acquisition
References:
  1. Diagnoses of selected STIs by region, sex and age group. United Kingdom: 1997 - 2006 Health Protection Agency, July 2007.
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