Syphilis in pregnant black women.
Serological tests for syphilis (with rapid plasma reagin) were performed in 2 767 women attending the antenatal clinic of King Edward VIII Hospital, Durban, for their first, booking visit. The test was repeated at the 36th week of pregnancy. A total of 152 women (5,5%) were assumed to have syphilis. In addition, 4 (11,8%) of 34 patients who were seronegative at less than 32 weeks of pregnancy had a positive serological test result at 36 weeks.
D001741:Black or African American; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010400:Penicillin G / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010401:Penicillin G Benzathine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010402:Penicillin G Procaine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013587:Syphilis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013590:Syphilis, Congenital / Q000175:diagnosis
D010402:Penicillin G Procaine; D010400:Penicillin G; D010401:Penicillin G Benzathine