Diagnosis and management of syphilis infection in pregnancy: a literature review

Treponema pallidum, which causes the infectious disease syphilis, has a high rate of vertical transfer from mother to kid. Untreated maternal infection increases risk perinatal morbidity and mortality unfavorable pregnancy outcomes, notably congenital syphilis. It is necessary check for gestational syphilis during prenatal period, its diagnosis straightforward. Nevertheless, this illness still affects two million pregnant women globally, indicating significant prevalence. Congenital clinical symptoms are regulated by age, stage, therapy, fetus immune response. Early late have historically been used describe it. The direct identification treponemes, serological tests, signs all contribute infection. Penicillin typically in treatment, also includes sexual partners. Fetal can be treated prevented spreading with proper management. To lower prevalence screening, early detection, appropriate care crucial preconception period.