Maternal and congenital syphilis in Indigenous Peoples: a scoping review of the worldwide literature

Maternal and congenital syphilis in Indigenous Peoples: a scoping review of the worldwide literature

Abstract Background Syphilis is among the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide. When it occurs during pregnancy, it can seriously affect the fetus and newborn`s health. The scarcity of studies on maternal and congenital syphilis in Indigenous Peoples remains an obstacle to its contr...

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Main Authors: Andrey Moreira Cardoso, Aline Diniz Rodrigues Caldas, Evelin Santos Oliveira, Enny Santos Paixão, Maria Auxiliadora Santos Soares, Idália Oliveira dos Santos, Maurício Lima Barreto, Maria Yury Travassos Ichihara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:International Journal for Equity in Health
Subjects:
Syphilis
Syphilis, congenital
Prenatal care
Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical
Indigenous Peoples
Health services, indigenous
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-023-01890-x

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