Abstract

Syphilis is a bacterial sexually transmitted diseases (STI) caused by Treponema pallidum. Due to their high rates of morbidity and mortality, maternal and congenital syphilis are important public health issues in every country. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are around 5,6 million new infections worldwide each year, and Syphilis-positive pregnant women have to 80% chance of having a negative pregnancy outcome, such as a stillbirth or spontaneous abortion. Pregnant women typically don't get treated for syphilis at one or more prenatal visits. Because of this, it is necessary to have up to date understanding the effects of syphilis infection on maternal and newborn outcomes, as well as for guidelines for current syphilis treatment and care. Keywords: Syphilis, Pregnancy, current treatment, Sexually transmitted diseases (STI), Treponema pallidum.

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