Syphilis in China

Introduction

Briefly introduce your topic

Description of Syphilis

Description of the microbe

Include a link if there is an existing microbewiki page. Ex. Salmonella typhi

Transmission of disease

How is it transmitted? Is there a vector (animal/insect)?

Why is this disease a problem in China

Large number of migrant workers in China Increasing prostitution More extramarital sex Low condom use Lack of health care avaiability for everyone Deter people from getting tests done early and having subsequent treatment Chinese society conservative Little open discussion about sex at any level Inhibits exchange of information at all levels Within families Sexual relationships Campaigns in schools & universities Media Chinese adults had no exposure to syphilis for decades Left population with low immunity Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6253807.stm Overall: The symptons of syphilis can be wide ranging, often bieing confused with other conditions, and may also be asymptomatic, making diagnosis a particular challenge (Hesketh).

Do lifestyle/environment/economics/political issues play a role?

What is being done to address this problem

Include anything being done by the local government or groups as well as efforts by non-local groups.

What else could be done to address this problem

Are there solutions that could be successful but haven't been implemented due to political or economic reasons? Are there successful efforts in other countries? Are there reasons why these efforts may or may not be successful in the country you've focused on? etc. etc.

References

[Sample reference] Takai, K., Sugai, A., Itoh, T., and Horikoshi, K. "Palaeococcus ferrophilus gen. nov., sp. nov., a barophilic, hyperthermophilic archaeon from a deep-sea hydrothermal vent chimney". International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 2000. Volume 50. p. 489-500.

Edited by [insert your names here!], students of Rachel Larsen

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