Ineffective penicillin treatment and absence of partner treatment may drive the congenital syphilis epidemic in Brazil

Ineffective penicillin treatment and absence of partner treatment may drive the congenital syphilis epidemic in Brazil

BACKGROUND: Reducing congenital syphilis has been the focus of Brazilian health programs for decades, yet the cases continue to increase. Although health interventions have targeted HIV screening and treatment, syphilis management continues to be challenging. Syphilis during pregnancy may enhance th...

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Main Authors: Cambou, M.C (Author), Lira, R. (Author), Melo, M. (Author), Nielsen-Saines, K. (Author), Pinto, R.B (Author), Raney, J. (Author), Santos, B.R (Author), Segura, E.R (Author), Swayze, E.J (Author), Varella, I.R.D.S (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier Inc. 2022
Subjects:
Brazil
HIV
ineffective treatment
mother-to-child transmission
partner treatment
pregnancy
prenatal care
public health
syphilis
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