Congenital syphilis remains a major public health problem worldwide, and its incidence is
increasing in the United States. This review highlights the ongoing problem of this …

Syphilis remains the most common congenital infection worldwide and has tremendous
consequences for the mother and her developing fetus if left untreated. Recently, there has …

This report provides new CDC recommendations for tests that can support a diagnosis of
syphilis, including serologic testing and methods for the identification of the causative agent …

These guidelines for the treatment of persons who have or are at risk for sexually transmitted
infections (STIs) were updated by CDC after consultation with professionals knowledgeable …

The rates of syphilis are rising in the United States and many high-income nations despite
the availability of screening and effective treatment. 1–4 The diagnosis of syphilis can be …

Importance Untreated syphilis infection in pregnant women can be transmitted to the fetus
(congenital syphilis) at any time during pregnancy or at birth. Congenital syphilis is …

Background Treponemal immunoassays are increasingly used for syphilis screening with
the reverse sequence algorithm. There are few data describing performance of treponemal …

Syphilis in Pregnancy : Obstetrics & Gynecology Syphilis in Pregnancy : Obstetrics &
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Congenital syphilis (CS) rates reached a 20‐year high in the United States in 2018. Unlike
previous years, most babies diagnosed with CS were born to mothers who received prenatal …

Syphilis is a treponemal infection that can be acquired sexually, hematogenously, or via
vertical transmission from mother to infant. Despite evidence-based curative treatment …