title: The continuing scourge of congenital syphilis in 21st century: a case report.
abstract: Although the rate of congenital syphilis is declining in developed countries, a significant increase has been observed in the underdeveloped countries. Unfortunately, little concern is raised about the increasing numbers of babies born with congenital syphilis. The procedure to prevent congenital syphilis through antenatal screening and treatment is well established. But implementation of effective programs has proved very difficult especially in resource--poor settings. Congenital syphilis, if not treated promptly and adequately, may result in significant physical and emotional squeal in children. A case of complicated late congenital syphilis is reported in order to emphasize that syphilis is still present nowadays, and re-emerging many countries even some of the industrialized ones. Most of the cases can not be prevented by routine antenatal screening. Thus it is essential to develop strategies to prevent sexually transmitted disease from being a hidden and neglected problem.
authors: Depatment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Medical Faculty, T. Ozal Medical Center, Inonu University, 44069 kampüs Malatya, Turkey.
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Gurlek
authors: Nezih Yildiz
authors: NY
authors: Alaybeyoglu
authors: Canser Yilmaz
authors: CY
authors: Demir
authors: Hakan
authors: H
authors: Aydoğan
authors: Kenan
authors: K
authors: Coban
authors: Alpay
authors: A
authors: Fariz
authors: Ahmet
authors: A
authors: Arslan
mesh_terms: D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D001132:Arm / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D004425:Ear Cartilage / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D005385:Fingers / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008046:Lip / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening; D008427:Maternal Health Services; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D012698:Serologic Tests; D013590:Syphilis, Congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D014421:Turkey / Q000453:epidemiology; D014945:Wound Healing