Early screening and treatment for syphilis in pregnancy and its effect on pregnancy outcome
Author(s): LIU Ping, FAN Shang-rong, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital
Pages: 514-517
Year: 2016 Issue: 6
Journal: Chinese Journal of Practical Gynecology and Obstetrics
Keyword: pregnancy; syphilis; screening;
Abstract: Syphilis in pregnancy not only harms mothers’ health,but also leads to fetal growth restriction,non- immune hydrops fetalis,miscarriage,premature birth,stillbirth and congenital syphilis and other adverse pregnancy outcomes.The early screening,proper penicillin therapy and follow-up for syphilis in pregnancy and their infants are important to prevent adverse outcome.Over diagnosis and therapy of congenital syphilis also should be avoided.
Pages: 514-517
Year: 2016 Issue: 6
Journal: Chinese Journal of Practical Gynecology and Obstetrics
Keyword: pregnancy; syphilis; screening;
Abstract: Syphilis in pregnancy not only harms mothers’ health,but also leads to fetal growth restriction,non- immune hydrops fetalis,miscarriage,premature birth,stillbirth and congenital syphilis and other adverse pregnancy outcomes.The early screening,proper penicillin therapy and follow-up for syphilis in pregnancy and their infants are important to prevent adverse outcome.Over diagnosis and therapy of congenital syphilis also should be avoided.
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