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  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

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  • The United States aimed to eliminate syphilis by 2005, but recent trends show a concerning reversal of progress.
  • Rates of primary and secondary syphilis in women and congenital syphilis have dramatically increased between 2014 and 2018.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical manifestations and management of syphilis in pregnancy.
  • To detail traditional and reverse sequence screening algorithms for syphilis in the context of obstetrics.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical manifestations of syphilis in pregnancy.
  • Detailed review of traditional and reverse sequence screening algorithms.
  • Discussion of strategies for obstetrician-gynecologists to combat the syphilis epidemic.

Main Results:

  • Syphilis rates among women and congenital syphilis have risen sharply, reversing prior declines.
  • Specific screening and management strategies are crucial for addressing the current epidemic.

Conclusions:

  • Obstetrician-gynecologists play a vital role in controlling the syphilis epidemic.
  • Enhanced prenatal screening, adherence to treatment, and timely reporting are key interventions.