Detection of congenital syphilis in the Northern Territory: a look back at syphilis serology testing in pregnant Aboriginal women to formulate testing recommendations

Pregnant Aboriginal women are attending for antenatal care; however, the majority are not having syphilis tests as per current guidelines. It is recommended that the primary healthcare sector implement a prompt system for syphilis serology testing, provide more opportunistic syphilis serology testing and monitor adherence to syphilis serology testing guidelines in pregnancy.