Congenital Syphilis and the Prozone Phenomenon: Case Report

We present a case of congenital syphilis in a 3-month-old infant whose mother had prenatal care and negative tests for syphilis, which contributed to the late diagnosis. In the face of clinical findings suggestive of congenital syphilis and negative maternal syphilis tests healthcare providers should consider the possibility of maternal false negative test caused by the prozone phenomenon.
Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal - Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research