Abstract
Objective: To describe the clinical epidemiological profile of syphilis patients (acquired, congenital and gestational), and their nuances. Methods: This is a retrospective observational descriptive study, analyzing the epidemiological profiles of syphilis cases reported by the Municipal Epidemiological Surveillance, using the Acute Notification Information System (SINAN), from 2009 to 2018, in the municipality of Franca (State of Sao Paulo, Brazil). Results: The frequency of cases of this sexually transmitted infection in the municipality showed an increasing trend. In addition, changes can be seen from the compulsory notification from 2010, of syphilis acquired. In addition, we analyzed the great need and relevance of prenatal care, in addition to the complexity of adequate complete treatment, addressing the treatment of the partner. This study presents a broad and complete approach on the epidemiological profile of syphilis in the municipality located in the interior of State of Sao Paulo, Brazil, despite the subnotification and incomplete and/or inadequate completion of notification forms. Conclusion: It is concluded that there is a need for improvement in syphilis prevention actions in basic care health services.