Syphilis

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Syphilis is spread from person to person through direct contact with a syphilis sore.

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930 The number of Early Infectious Syphilis (EIS) notifications in 2023.
18.1 The national notification rate per 100,000 population.