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. 2012 Sep;31(9):988-90.
doi: 10.1097/INF.0b013e31825d3152.

Epidemiological surveillance of congenital syphilis in Spain, 2000-2010

Natalia Ortiz-Lopez  1 , Mercedes Diez, Oliva Diaz, Fernando Simon, Asuncion Diaz
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Epidemiological surveillance of congenital syphilis in Spain, 2000-2010

Natalia Ortiz-Lopez et al. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2012 Sep.

Abstract

The characteristics of 67 confirmed congenital syphilis cases reported to the surveillance system in Spain (2000-2010) were analyzed. The incidence rates ranged from 0.00 to 2.23 per 100,000 live births. Median age at diagnosis was 4 days. Hepatosplenomegaly was the most common clinical finding, although almost 60% of the cases were asymptomatic. Missed opportunities for congenital syphilis prevention through antenatal care were identified.

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