title: Congenital syphilis like many years ago.
abstract: This case concerns a premature infant with typical signs of congenital syphilis born to an untreated foreign mother. Syphilis prevalence in pregnant women has been rising in Italy since the beginning of the 21st century, mainly due to immigration. A correct antenatal syphilis screening and consequent adequate therapy of pregnant woman are fundamental to prevent the neonatal infection.
authors.affiliation: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, S. Orsola-Malpighi Polyclinc, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy.
authors.forename: Giulia
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Brighi
authors.forename: Giorgia
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Farneti
authors.forename: Antonella
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Marangoni
authors.forename: Elisabetta
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Tridapalli
authors.forename: Iria
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Neri
authors.forename: Maria Grazia
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Capretti
authors.forename: Giacomo
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Faldella