Antenatal screening for syphilis
- 12 December 1998
- Vol. 317 (7173) , 1605-1606
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.317.7173.1605
Abstract
Papers p [1617][1] Much congenital infection is now preventable. Antenatal screening is an important measure in reducing vertical transmission of syphilis, hepatitis B, and HIV, as effective interventions are available but their delivery depends on identifying infected women. Maternal syphilis isKeywords
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