Increase in congenital syphilis cases and challenges in prevention in Japan, 2016-2017.
Sex Health
; 18(2): 197-199, 2021 05.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33883062
ABSTRACT
In Japan, the increase in congenital syphilis (CS) notifications has become a public health concern. We conducted a case series study to describe the characteristics of CS patients and their mothers. Of the 13 mothers who consented to participate, seven had regular prenatal care visits, including four who had tested negative at their first trimester syphilis screening. Only three mothers noted that their partners were tested, with all three partners being diagnosed with syphilis. Raising awareness for syphilis prevention during pregnancy, partner testing, and considering additional syphilis testing at the third trimester of pregnancy during times of increased syphilis prevalence is imperative.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious
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Syphilis, Congenital
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Syphilis
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
Sex Health
Journal subject:
DOENCAS SEXUALMENTE TRANSMISSIVEIS
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
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