Recognizing and limiting syphilis to prevent congenital syphilis

Syphilis is on the rise in every age and ethnicity group across the United States. The rate of congenital syphilis has started to rise as well, increasing the need for syphilis screening before pregnancy occurs. Raising awareness for syphilis screening, especially among sexually active women, is important, as the implications of this disease have lifelong effects for mother and child.

Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - July 30, 2020 Category: Primary Care Tags: Special Article Source Type: research