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Intensification of HIV and syphilis tests in Criciúma
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In recent years, Criciúma was above the average of the cities of Santa Catarina and Brazil in the register of new cases of HIV and syphilis
In recent years, Criciúma was above the average of the cities of Santa Catarina and Brazil in the register of new cases of HIV and syphilis
By
Carlos Filipe
Date: 29/06 / 2018
. In the case of HIV, while Brazil has an average of 20 new cases per 100,000 population, in Criciúma the average is 32 new cases.
"In cases of syphilis, the increase of new cases is greater than 60%," says Patrícia Rodrigues, coordinator of Pamdha.
With regard to syphilis, there is an additional concern. "Cases of conbad syphilis that increase the risk of infant mortality," he says.
In an attempt to reduce cases and anticipate treatment, health units will strengthen testing and disease awareness.
Criciuma
, HIV
, Syphilis
, Health
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