Reduced Susceptibility to Vancomycin in Staphylococcus aureus

Our report highlights an alarming situation in Réunion Island. Reemergence of CS after the increase of early syphilis in women of childbearing age must be considered as a public health alert, especially in countries where health care is supposed to be effi cient. CS is easy to prevent with adequate screening of the mother and good follow-up of seropositive parturients. The results of our study permitted reinforcement of the syphilis mass screening and awareness campaign regarding this sexually transmitted infection in the general population and medical corps. Although it is unrealistic to expect complete eradication of primary and secondary syphilis in communities, a minimal increase of CS rates should trigger reinforcement of these prevention policies.