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02/04/2013
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Brasília - The National Mobilization for Syphilis Prevention and Testing (sexually transmitted disease) began today (1st) and runs until next Sunday (7) across the country. According to the Ministry of Health, the campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of early diagnosis. According to epidemiological bulletin published by the ministry in 2011 were 14 000 recorded cases of syphilis.
Through Stay Knowing (mobilization incentive to test AIDS), the population will have access to rapid testing for syphilis throughout the week. In positive cases, people will have additional tests in laboratories. So far, of the 26 states, 20 have applied to the Ministry of Health 128,740 rapid tests for syphilis.
In 2011 and 2012, were trained 1031 professionals across Brazil to act in caring for people in rapid tests examining syphilis. They are empowering the states more health professionals to assist in the implementation of the tests.
According to the Ministry of Health in 2011 were distributed to states and municipalities, 31,500 tests for the diagnosis of the disease. In 2012, the number increased 35 times, was for 1.1 million examinations.
Tests can be made in the basic Health in Counseling and Testing centers (CTA) or in outpatient clinics in their cities, as well as posts mounted in places of great movement of people such as parks and fairs.
Edition: Aécio Amado
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