(A50.7) Late congenital syphilis, unspecified

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

Diagnosis late congenital syphilis, unspecified is diagnosed Women are 7.08% more likely than Men

4 835

Men receive the diagnosis late congenital syphilis, unspecified

2 803 (58.0 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis late congenital syphilis, unspecified

507 (9.1 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease late congenital syphilis, unspecified - 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 late congenital syphilis, unspecified

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Late congenital syphilis, unspecified - what does this mean

Late congenital syphilis is a form of syphilis that is contracted in utero from an infected mother and is present at birth. it is characterized by skin lesions, bone and joint deformities, and other physical and neurological abnormalities.

What happens during the disease - late congenital syphilis, unspecified

Late congenital syphilis is caused by infection with the bacterium treponema pallidum, which is usually transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy. the infection can cause a wide variety of symptoms, including skeletal deformities, deafness, blindness, and mental retardation. untreated, the infection can lead to severe complications, including death. early diagnosis and treatment is essential to prevent long-term complications.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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30 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Late congenital syphilis, unspecified - Prevention

The best way to prevent late congenital syphilis is to ensure that pregnant women are tested for syphilis during prenatal care, and that they receive prompt treatment if they test positive. additionally, it is important to practice safe sex and to get tested for syphilis if there is any suspicion of infection.