Serological Tests in Long-standing Congenital Syphilis* a Case of Long-standing Congenital Syphilis with Only Traces of Antibodies in Both the Standard Tests for Syphilis

Serological Tests in Long-standing Congenital Syphilis* a Case of Long-standing Congenital Syphilis with Only Traces of Antibodies in Both the Standard Tests for Syphilis

Serological Tests in Long-standing Congenital Syphilis* a Case of Long-standing Congenital Syphilis with Only Traces of Antibodies in Both the Standard Tests for Syphilis

Value of serological diagnosis in congenital syphilis. Report of nine cases.

The diagnosis of congenital syphilis is difficult since it depends mainly on the results of serological tests. The results of five serological tests (three specific and two non-specific) in nine neonates with congenital syphilis are compared with those obtained in three with passively acquired antibodies. It appeared that the serological diagnosis of congenital syphilis must be based on the fin...

Canadian Public Health Laboratory Network laboratory guidelines for congenital syphilis and syphilis screening in pregnant women in Canada

Despite universal access to screening for syphilis in all pregnant women in Canada, cases of congenital syphilis have been reported in recent years in areas experiencing a resurgence of infectious syphilis in heterosexual partnerships. Antenatal screening in the first trimester continues to be important and should be repeated at 28 to 32 weeks and again at delivery in women at high risk of acqu...

Congenital Syphilis

Two cases of congenital syphilis was presented and few aspect of the disease and its treatment was discussed.