(A50.0) Early congenital syphilis, symptomatic

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10 407 in individuals diagnosis early congenital syphilis, symptomatic confirmed
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3 310 deaths with diagnosis early congenital syphilis, symptomatic
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32% mortality rate associated with the disease early congenital syphilis, symptomatic

Diagnosis early congenital syphilis, symptomatic is diagnosed Women are 7.08% more likely than Men

4 835

Men receive the diagnosis early congenital syphilis, symptomatic

2 803 (58.0 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis early congenital syphilis, symptomatic

507 (9.1 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease early congenital syphilis, symptomatic - Men and Women aged 0

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 10-14, 30-34, 45-49, 60-79
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 5-9, 15-29, 35-44, 50-59, 80-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-24, 45-69, 80-84, 90-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 25-44, 70-79, 85-89

Disease Features early congenital syphilis, symptomatic

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Early congenital syphilis, symptomatic - what does this mean

Early congenital syphilis, symptomatic, is a serious infection caused by the bacterium treponema pallidum that is passed from mother to fetus during pregnancy. it is characterized by a rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and organ damage, which can be severe if left untreated.

What happens during the disease - early congenital syphilis, symptomatic

Early congenital syphilis is a serious infection caused by the bacterium treponema pallidum, which is passed from a pregnant mother to her unborn baby. the infection can cause a wide range of symptoms, including rash, fever, poor growth, and even death. the disease is caused by the bacteria invading the mother's placenta and passing through the umbilical cord, allowing it to enter the baby's bloodstream and spread throughout their body. in some cases, the bacteria may also pass through the mother's milk, further increasing the risk of transmission.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Physical examination of the patient
  • Complete blood count (CBC)
  • Serum rapid plasma reagin (RPR) test
  • Treponema pallidum particle agglutination (TPPA) test
  • Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) test
  • FTA-ABS test
  • Ultrasound of the abdomen and pelvis
  • Lumbar puncture
  • Chest X-ray
  • Bone X-ray
  • CT scan of the head
  • MRI of the brain
  • Urine analysis
  • Stool analysis

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal: To treat the symptoms of early congenital syphilis.
  • Administer antibiotics to reduce the spread of infection
  • Prescribe topical ointments to reduce skin lesions
  • Provide regular eye exams to monitor eye damage
  • Monitor for any neurological symptoms
  • Provide regular hearing tests to monitor hearing loss
  • Perform regular blood tests to monitor for any signs of organ damage
  • Provide counseling and support for the patient and family
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30 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Early congenital syphilis, symptomatic - Prevention

The best way to prevent early congenital syphilis is to ensure pregnant women are tested for syphilis during prenatal care, and if necessary, receive appropriate treatment to prevent transmission to the fetus. additionally, it is important to practice safe sex and reduce the number of sexual partners to reduce the risk of syphilis transmission.