In British Columbia, rates of infectious syphilis have been increasing over the past decade. 559 cases of syphilis were reported in the province in 2013, while 2,068 cases of syphilis were reported in 2023. The number of infectious syphilis cases amongst 2S/GBTQ+ has been steadily increasing since 2011. In 2019, the 2S/GBTQ+ population accounted for more than 80% of all syphilis cases reported that year.
This action plan presents targeted recommendations to address syphilis within British Columbia’s 2S/GBTQ+ communities through prevention, screening and treatment.
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