Indonesian Journal of Perinatology
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023): (Available online: 1 June 2023)

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

I Gde Sastra Winata (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Udayana, Denpasar, Bali)
William Alexander Setiawan (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Udayana, Denpasar, Bali)
Ni Luh Wita Astari Widhusadi (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Udayana, Denpasar, Bali)
DPG Jananuraga Maharddhika (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Udayana, Denpasar, Bali)
Fenyta Christyani (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Udayana, Denpasar, Bali)
Putu Bagus Darmayasa (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Udayana, Denpasar, Bali)
Anthony Stephen Halim (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Udayana, Denpasar, Bali)
Ernest TB Sianturi (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Udayana, Denpasar, Bali)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Feb 2023

Abstract

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

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InaJPerinatol

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Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing

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peer-reviewed journal aiming to communicate high-quality research articles, reviews, and general articles in the field. InaJPerinatol publishes articles that encompass basic research/clinical studies related to the cardiovascular and thorax field. The Journal aims to bridge and integrate the ...