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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Pediatrics

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  • Syphilis is a significant sexually transmitted infection with severe implications for congenital transmission.
  • Congenital syphilis leads to high rates of fetal loss (50%), prematurity (25%), and long-term sequelae in survivors (20%).

Purpose:

  • To highlight the critical importance of early screening and management of syphilis in pregnant women.
  • To emphasize the role of timely penicillin therapy in both maternal and neonatal cases.

Summary:

  • Recommendations include syphilis testing for all women delivering stillborn infants after 20 weeks gestation.
  • Repeated screening is advised for high-risk pregnancies.
  • Effective management involves early benzathine penicillin administration for mothers and prompt penicillin therapy for neonates.

Impact:

  • Early detection and treatment can significantly reduce the incidence and impact of congenital syphilis.
  • Implementing screening protocols can prevent devastating fetal and neonatal outcomes.
  • Improved maternal and neonatal care pathways can mitigate long-term health consequences for affected children.