Re-emerging syphilis outbreaks across Europe have led to increasing syphilis rates among
women of child-bearing age. We, therefore, identified all forms of syphilis cases among …

All cases of positive syphilis serology detected in antenatal and peripartum screening in a
large teaching maternity hospital in inner city Dublin, Ireland over an eight-year period (2005 …

Background: Syphilis, a disease once in decline, has made a resurgence worldwide. New
Zealand has had increasing syphilis rates since enhanced syphilis surveillance was initiated …

The recent increase in the number of cases of syphilis in the UK, including among women of
reproductive age, has stimulated the need for a review of practices concerning assessment …

Objective To evaluate the national antenatal syphilis screening programme and provide
evidence for improving screening and management strategies. Design National population …

Background Syphilis in pregnancy and congenital syphilis (CS) are increasing in Australia.
Prevention of adverse outcomes requires adherence to management guidelines. Aims The …

Background The incidence of syphilis among Canadian women of childbearing age has
risen dramatically in the past decade, with a resurgence of infants born with congenital …

Objective: To measure the incidence of syphilis detected in pregnancy and congenital
syphilis in the United Kingdom. Design: Surveys through consultants in genitourinary …

Objective To estimate the incidence of congenital syphilis in the UK. Design Prospective
study. Setting and population United Kingdom. Methods Children born between February …

INTRODUCTION: Acquired syphilis has re-emerged in many Western European countries.
In contrast to international guidelines, screening for syphilis in pregnancy is not generally …