The continuing scourge of congenital syphilis in 21st century: A case report

Although the rate of congenital syphilis is declining in developed countries, a significant increase has been observed in the underdeveloped countries. Unfortunately, little concern is raised about the increasing numbers of babies born with congenital syphilis. The procedure to prevent congenital sy...

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Published inInternational journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology Vol. 69; no. 8; pp. 1117 - 1121
Main Authors Gurlek, A., Alaybeyoglu, Nezih Yıldız, Demir, Canser Yılmaz, Aydoğan, Hakan, Coban, Kenan, Fariz, Alpay, Arslan, Ahmet
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Ireland Elsevier Ireland Ltd 01.08.2005
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Abnormalities, Multiple - etiology
Abnormalities, Multiple - surgery
Arm - abnormalities
Arm - surgery
Child
Congenital syphilis
Ear Cartilage - abnormalities
Ear Cartilage - surgery
Early childhood
Fingers - abnormalities
Fingers - surgery
Humans
Incidence
Lip - abnormalities
Lip - surgery
Male
Mass Screening
Maternal Health Services
Prenatal Diagnosis
Serologic Tests
Syphilis, Congenital - diagnosis
Syphilis, Congenital - epidemiology
Syphilis, Congenital - prevention & control
Turkey - epidemiology
Wound Healing
Turkey
Early childhood
Congenital syphilis
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Summary:Although the rate of congenital syphilis is declining in developed countries, a significant increase has been observed in the underdeveloped countries. Unfortunately, little concern is raised about the increasing numbers of babies born with congenital syphilis. The procedure to prevent congenital syphilis through antenatal screening and treatment is well established. But implementation of effective programs has proved very difficult especially in resource – poor settings. Congenital syphilis, if not treated promptly and adequately, may result in significant physical and emotional squeal in children. A case of complicated late congenital syphilis is reported in order to emphasize that syphilis is still present nowadays, and re-emerging many countries even some of the industrialized ones. Most of the cases can not be prevented by routine antenatal screening. Thus it is essential to develop strategies to prevent sexually transmitted disease from being a hidden and neglected problem.
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ISSN:0165-5876
1872-8464
DOI:10.1016/j.ijporl.2005.03.007