Epidemiology of syphilis in Kenya: results from a nationally representative serological survey.

Objectives: The authors used data from the Kenya AIDS Indicator Survey (KAIS) 2007 to determine the prevalence of syphilis and associated risk factors among adults aged 15-64 years.

Methods: KAIS was a nationally representative population-based sero-survey that examined demographic and behavioural indicators and serological testing for syphilis, HIV and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) in adults aged 15-64 years. The authors analysed data from 8935 women and 6727 men with complete syphilis results.