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Syphilis screening programme in Athens, 1974–98
  1. S Georgala1,
  2. K H Schulpis2,
  3. C Georgala3,
  4. G A Karikas4
  1. 1Dermatological Clinic, Athens University, “A Syngros” Hospital, 161 21 Athens, Greece
  2. 2Institute of Child Health, Aghia Sophia Children's Hospital, 115 27 Athens, Greece
  3. 3Dermatological Clinic, Athens University, “A Syngros” Hospital, 161 21 Athens, Greece
  4. 4Pharmacokinetics and Parental Nutrition Unit, Aghia Sophia Children's Hospital, 115 27 Athens, Greece
  1. Dr Kleopatra H Schulpis

https://doi.org/10.1136/sti.76.1.53

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    Introduction

    Syphilis is a complex community disease, with multiple stages and unique presentations involving almost every organ system, and which can be controlled by public health measures.

    The aim of this study was analyse and report on the syphilis case finding programme as implemented through the dermatology clinic of Athens University.

    Method

    The syphilis screening and treatment programme took place between 09.00 to 12.00 on six days between 1 January 1974 and 31 December 1998. Primary, secondary, and early latent syphilis (referred to collectively as early syphilis) were defined using generally accepted criteria.1 People were recruited for screening in “A Syngros” …

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