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Congenital Syphilis—An Illustrative Review
Children, 2023 Congenital syphilis is caused by the spirochete, Treponema pallidum, which can be transmitted from an infected mother to her fetus during pregnancy or by contact with a maternal lesion at the time of delivery.
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The rise of congenital syphilis in Canada: threats and opportunities [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthIntroductionIn Canada, rates of congenital syphilis have been increasing rapidly in recent years, following a surge in infectious syphilis. These trends call for a closer look at missed opportunities for testing, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of ...
Ashorkor Tetteh, Victoria Moore
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Congenital Syphilis: A Re-Emerging but Preventable Infection
PathogensCongenital syphilis presents a significant global burden, contributing to fetal loss, stillbirth, neonatal mortality, and congenital infection. Despite the target established in 2007 by the World Health Organization (WHO) of fewer than 50 cases per 100 ...
Serena Salomè +4 more
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The problem of the diagnosis of early congenital syphilis: a case report
Лечащий Врач, 2021 Congenital syphilis is still a public health concern, and syphilis can go unnoticed in pregnant women, even in developed countries with active antenatal care.
V. I. Surganova +4 more
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BMC Infectious Diseases, 2021 Background Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that is re-emerging in different parts of the world. This infection can be transmitted during pregnancy, causing neonatal syphilis.
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Chinese Medical Journal, 2022 . Background:. So far, there is a paucity of real-world data on the syphilis serological responses to the first-line treatment during pregnancy, and there is no relevant study on the necessity of anti-syphilis treatment during pregnancy for those ...
Jin Wei +3 more
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Is Congenital Syphilis Really Congenital Syphilis? [PDF]
Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2006 Detroit has recently been distinguished as having the highest congenital syphilis rate in the United States (250.3 cases per 100 000 live births in Detroit versus 10.3 in the US). However, depending on each health department′s followup and CDC reporting, these data may not accurately reflect the true congenital syphilis rate.
Li, Yi, Gonik, Bernard
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Early congenital syphilis presenting with skin eruption alone: a case report [PDF]
Korean Journal of Pediatrics, 2011 Congenital syphilis is one of the most well-known congenital infections, yet it remains a worldwide public health problem. Congenital syphilis can involve any organ system and present with various symptoms. However, early diagnosis of congenital syphilis
Hak Young Kim +3 more
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Syphilis - a disease that still occurs
Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2023 Introduction: Syphilis is a systemic disease caused by Treponema pallidum. Humans are the only hosts, and the incubation period lasts from 9-90 days. Currently it can be divided into congenital or acquired.
Rami Ben Rhaiem +9 more
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Managing Risk for Congenital Syphilis, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2023 The recent resurgence of infectious syphilis across many high-income countries has been accompanied by a shift in demographics, including infections increasing among women of reproductive age.
Hannah MacKenzie +2 more
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