Rubella and syphilis: continuing causes of congenital infection in the 1990s.
Despite an effective vaccine for rubella and reliable serological methods for detecting syphilis, these pathogens remain important potential causes of congenital infections. This article describes the epidemiological factors that have contributed to the reemergence of these disorders and summarizes the clinical features, microbiological diagnosis, and strategies for treatment or prevention of congenital rubella and congenital syphilis.
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J R
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Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa, Iowa City 52242-1083, USA.
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