Brazilian Protocol for Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2020: congenital syphilis and child exposed to syphilis
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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54(supl.1): e2020597, 2021. graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
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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Main subject:
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious
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Syphilis, Congenital
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Syphilis
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Type of study:
Practice guideline
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Secretaria de Estado da Saúde de São Paulo/BR
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Universidade Federal Fluminense/BR
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Universidade de Pernambuco/BR
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Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro/BR
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