Congenital syphilis in the 21st century.
The rate of congenital syphilis is declining in the United States, but congenital syphilis is still a significant public health problem. Maternal serum screening is the mainstay of diagnosis. Maternal treatment will prevent most, but not all, cases of congenital syphilis. Access to prenatal care is critical to further reduce the rate of congenital syphilis.
Carey
J Christopher
JC
Maricopa Medical Center, Second Floor Administration, 2601 E. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, AZ 85009, USA. chris_carey@medprodoctors.com
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods; D010401:Penicillin G Benzathine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010406:Penicillins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology*; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis / Q000379:methods; D013587:Syphilis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology*; D013588:Syphilis Serodiagnosis / Q000379:methods; D013590:Syphilis, Congenital / Q000453:epidemiology*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
D010406:Penicillins; D010401:Penicillin G Benzathine