Re-Emergence of Syphilis in Women of Reproductive Age and its Association with the Increase in Congenital Syphilis, The Case of Mexico During the Years 2010-2019
Abstract:Background: Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that is re-emerging in different parts of the world. This infection can be transmitted during pregnancy causing neonatal syphilis. The objective of the study was to determine the trend of syphilis, congenital syphilis, and mortality from congenital syphilis among the Mexican population between the years 2010-2019. Methods. We formed databases about the incidence of syphilis, the incidence of congenital syphilis, cases of congenital syphilis, and deaths o… Show more
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