Brazilian protocol for sexually transmitted infections, 2020: congenital syphilis and child exposed to syphilis
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Authors
Domingues, Carmen Silvia Bruniera
Duarte, Geraldo
Passos, Mauro Romero Leal
Sztajnbok, Denise Cardoso das Neves
Menezes, Maria Luiza Bezerra
Issue Date
2021-05-17
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
Syphilis , Congenital Syphilis , Prenatal Care , Diagnosis , Therapeutics , Monitoring
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Abstract
The topics of congenital syphilis and children exposed to syphilis compose the Clinical Protocol and Therapeutic Guidelines for Comprehensive Care for People with Sexually Transmitted Infections, published by the Brazilian Ministry of Health in 2020. Such document was elaborated based on scientific evidence and validated in discussions with specialists. This article provides guidelines for syphilis in pregnant women and congenital syphilis clinical management, emphasizing the vertical transmission of Treponema pallidum prevention. Epidemiological and clinical aspects of these infections are presented and recommendations for managers in the programmatic and operational management of syphilis. The article also includes guidelines for health professionals in screening, diagnosing, and treating people with sexually transmitted infections and their sex partners, in addition to strategies for surveillance actions, prevention, and control of the disease.
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Citation
Domingues, C. S. B., Duarte, G., Passos, M. R. L., Sztajnbok, D. C. D. N., & Menezes, M. L. B. (2021). Brazilian Protocol for Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2020: congenital syphilis and child exposed to syphilis. Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 54(suppl 1), e2020597. https://doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-597-2020
Publisher
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical