A Road Map for the Global Elimination of Congenital Syphilis

Congenital syphilis is the oldest recognized congenital infection, and continues to account for extensive global perinatal morbidity and mortality today. Serious adverse pregnancy outcomes caused by maternal syphilis infection are prevented with screening early in pregnancy and prompt treatment of...

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Main Authors: Mary L. Kamb, Lori M. Newman, Patricia L. Riley, Jennifer Mark, Sarah J. Hawkes, Tasneem Malik, Nathalie Broutet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/312798