东莞口岸出入境老年人群梅毒检测结果分析

Analysis on results of syphilis antibody test among entry-exit elderly population at Dongguan port

目的探讨在出入境人员传染病监测工作中,老年人群梅毒血清学检测阳性率异常偏高的原因。方法结合临床资料对2011年1月至2012年6月在东莞口岸出入境人员传染病监测工作中梅毒抗体检测资料进行回顾性分析。结果60岁以上老年人群梅毒抗体阳性率比其他人群显著升高。出入境人员中老年人群梅毒血清学试验阳性结果与临床表现、病史、流行病学资料等实际情况存在明显不同。结论对老年出入境人员的梅毒诊断,应采取科学、严谨、慎重的态度。

Objective To explore the reason for an abnormal high positive rate of syphilis antibody among entry-exit elderly population. Methods Combined with chinical data, the syphilis antibodies data among entry-exit people from Jan. 2011 to Jun. 2012 at Dongguan port were retrospectively analyzed. Results The positive rate of syphilis antibody was obviously higher among the elderly population over the age of 60 than that of the other groups. The positive results of serological tests among the elderly entry-exit people were significant differences with their clinical manifestations, medical history and epidemiological data. Conclusion It is necessary to take scientific and cautious attitude for syphilis diagnosis.