Efficacy of treatment for syphilis in pregnancy

1999185 citationsJournal Article

Authors

James M. Alexander · The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract

The CDC-recommended regimens for the prevention of congenital syphilis and treatment of maternal infection are effective, but the highest risk of fetal treatment failure exists with maternal secondary syphilis.

Topics & Keywords

Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment Reproductive tract infections research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volume 93, Issue 1, pp. 5-8

DOI: 10.1016/s0029-7844(98)00338-x

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