The magnitude of syphilis: from prevalence to vertical transmission

Abstract

Introduction:In 2013, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that 1.9 million pregnant women were infected with syphilis worldwide, of which 66.5% had adverse fetal effects in cases of untreated syphilis. Congenital syphilis contributes significantly to infant mortality, accounting for 305,000 perinatal deaths worldwide annually.Aim:To estimate the prevalence of syphilis in parturients, the incidence of congenital syphilis and the vertical transmission rate.Material and methods:a cross-sectional study wi…