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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"syphilis screening"”.
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Curbing the Epidemic: Evolving Public Health Practices and Implications of Prenatal Syphilis Screening Patterns in Ontario, Canada
Background: Congenital syphilis rates increased significantly between 2018 and 2023 in Ontario, Canada. Timely prenatal syphilis screening is essential for preventing congenital syphilis. We examined the adoption and impact of universal rescreening recommendations on prenatal screening rates and …
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An investigation of antenatal screening and management of syphilis in two districts in the North West Province
Syphilis is a common sexually transmitted disease in South Africa and infection acquired during pregnancy is associated with an increased rate of miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm labour, intra uterine growth restriction (IUGR), neonatal death and congenital syphilis in the newborn. This study was …
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Applicability of the Theory of Planned Behavior to explain clinicians’ intention to screen men who have sex with men for syphilis infection
Syphilis prevention in the United States continues to be an enduring public health challenge. Although syphilis is a curable infection, if left untreated it can result in severe, debilitating and potentially life-threatening complications. Routine screening for syphilis in high-risk populations …
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Maternal syphilis in a rural and urban community in Western Cape, South Africa: a cross-sectional analysis
Background: Syphilis affects 2 million pregnant women globally each year, with 63% of cases occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. Untreated infection during pregnancy can lead to vertical transmission, resulting in congenital syphilis in 50–90% of cases. Global rates exceed the World Health …
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Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing Adherence Among Pregnant Women
Prenatal screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are critical components of maternal and child health, as they play a vital role in preventing adverse birth outcomes. Despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishing regular guidelines for prenatal …
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Symptomatic congenital syphilis in a tertiary neonatal unit: a retrospective descriptive study
Background: Syphilis is a disease that was first described in the 1300s and now 700 years later, despite preventive measures and effective treatment, continues to impact on a global scale, with the burden falling largely on the developing world. We could find no recent published literature looking …