Early congenital syphilis, unspecified - what does this mean
Early congenital syphilis, unspecified occurs when a pregnant woman is infected with syphilis and passes the infection to her unborn baby. the baby can be born with syphilis, or the infection can develop in the baby after birth. untreated, the infection can cause serious health problems in the baby, including deformities, organ damage, and even death.
What happens during the disease - early congenital syphilis, unspecified
Early congenital syphilis is a bacterial infection caused by the spirochete treponema pallidum, which is passed from mother to child during pregnancy. the infection can cause severe and life-threatening complications, including anemia, jaundice, seizures, and skeletal deformities, if not treated in its early stages. the infection can also cause skin rash, fever, and lymphadenopathy. if left untreated, the infection can spread to other organs, leading to organ failure, and can cause death.
Early congenital syphilis, unspecified - Prevention
Early congenital syphilis is preventable through regular screening of pregnant women for syphilis, and if necessary, providing appropriate treatment to reduce the risk of transmission to the unborn child. additionally, pregnant women should practice safe sex and receive regular sti screenings to reduce the risk of contracting syphilis.