Syphilis returns to the suburbs.
Congenital syphilis is now rare in Australia, particularly in suburban areas. The disease is both preventable and treatable, however, missed or late diagnosis can lead to catastrophic effects. We report an infant who developed congenital syphilis after multiple opportunities for preventing this condition were missed.
Hargrove
Anna
A
Paediatric Infectious Diseases Unit, Department of General Medicine, University of Melbourne, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, 3052, Victoria, Australia. anna@hargrove.com.au
Curtis
Nigel
N
D000740:Anemia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D001315:Australia; D004838:Epiphyses / Q000002:abnormalities; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008111:Liver Function Tests; D008297:Male; D010406:Penicillins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010522:Periostitis / Q000382:microbiology; D012220:Rhinitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D013383:Suburban Population; D013590:Syphilis, Congenital / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013977:Tibia / Q000002:abnormalities
D010406:Penicillins