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The continuing scourge of congenital syphilis in 21st century: a case report.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16005354     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Although the rate of congenital syphilis is declining in developed countries, a significant increase has been observed in the underdeveloped countries. Unfortunately, little concern is raised about the increasing numbers of babies born with congenital syphilis. The procedure to prevent congenital syphilis through antenatal screening and treatment is well established. But implementation of effective programs has proved very difficult especially in resource--poor settings. Congenital syphilis, if not treated promptly and adequately, may result in significant physical and emotional squeal in children. A case of complicated late congenital syphilis is reported in order to emphasize that syphilis is still present nowadays, and re-emerging many countries even some of the industrialized ones. Most of the cases can not be prevented by routine antenatal screening. Thus it is essential to develop strategies to prevent sexually transmitted disease from being a hidden and neglected problem.
Authors:
A Gurlek; Nezih Yildiz Alaybeyoglu; Canser Yilmaz Demir; Hakan Aydoğan; Kenan Coban; Alpay Fariz; Ahmet Arslan
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article     Date:  2005-04-13
Journal Detail:
Title:  International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology     Volume:  69     ISSN:  0165-5876     ISO Abbreviation:  Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol.     Publication Date:  2005 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2005-07-11     Completed Date:  2006-05-25     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8003603     Medline TA:  Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol     Country:  Ireland    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1117-21     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Depatment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Medical Faculty, T. Ozal Medical Center, Inonu University, 44069 kampüs Malatya, Turkey.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Abnormalities, Multiple / etiology*,  surgery
Arm / abnormalities*,  surgery
Child
Ear Cartilage / abnormalities*,  surgery
Fingers / abnormalities*,  surgery
Humans
Incidence
Lip / abnormalities*,  surgery
Male
Mass Screening
Maternal Health Services
Prenatal Diagnosis
Serologic Tests
Syphilis, Congenital / diagnosis,  epidemiology*,  prevention & control
Turkey / epidemiology
Wound Healing

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