Provider Adherence to Syphilis Testing Guidelines Among Stillbirth Cases

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Authors

Yenling A. Ho · Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis

Katrina J. Allen · Regenstrief Institute

Guoyu Tao · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Chirag G. Patel · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Janet N. Arno · University School

Andrea A. Broyles · Regenstrief Institute

Brian E. Dixon

Abstract

A majority of women with a stillbirth delivery do not receive syphilis screening adherent to CDC guidelines. Stillbirth International Classification of Diseases codes do not accurately identify cases of stillbirth.

Topics & Keywords

Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues Sex work and related issues

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Volume 47, Issue 10, pp. 686-690

DOI: 10.1097/olq.0000000000001230

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