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Syphilis in pregnancy.

R R McKown1, P S Kapernick

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Shreveport.

Southern Medical Journal
|April 1, 1988
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Pregnant patients with syphilis faced higher rates of prematurity and stillbirths. Early detection and treatment are crucial for preventing congenital syphilis in newborns.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

  • Syphilis in pregnancy poses significant risks to both mother and infant.
  • Understanding the impact of syphilis on obstetric outcomes is essential for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the obstetric course and outcomes of pregnant patients with syphilis to the general obstetric population.
  • To identify factors associated with syphilis diagnosis and treatment during pregnancy.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of medical records for 356 pregnant patients with positive syphilis serology.
  • Comparison of syphilitic pregnancies with a general obstetric population at LSU Medical Center (1982-1984).
  • Analysis of prenatal care, syphilis diagnosis, treatment, and infant outcomes.

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Main Results:

  • Syphilis was diagnosed during pregnancy in 159 cases.
  • Women with syphilis were more likely to be older, black, and unmarried.
  • Syphilitic pregnancies showed double the rate of prematurity and quadruple the rate of stillbirths compared to the general population.
  • 49 infants had probable congenital syphilis, including 7 stillbirths and 42 livebirths.

Conclusions:

  • Syphilis significantly increases the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including prematurity and stillbirth.
  • Inadequate or delayed treatment contributed to poor outcomes.
  • Congenital syphilis remains a serious concern, necessitating effective prenatal screening and management strategies.