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(O98.1) Syphilis complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
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182 068 in individuals diagnosis syphilis complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium confirmed
Diagnosis syphilis complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium is diagnosed Prevalent in Women Only
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Men receive the diagnosis syphilis complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
0 (No mortality)Died from this diagnosis.
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182 068
Women receive the diagnosis syphilis complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease syphilis complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium - Men aged 0 and Women aged 25-29
No Cases of the Disease Syphilis complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium identified in Men
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-14, 50-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 15-49
Disease Features syphilis complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Absence or low individual and public risk
Syphilis complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium - what does this mean
Syphilis complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium is a serious complication of syphilis, caused by the bacterium treponema pallidum. it can cause stillbirth, premature delivery, neonatal death, congenital deformities, and other serious health problems in newborns. if left untreated, it can also cause maternal death.
What happens during the disease - syphilis complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Syphilis is an infection caused by the bacterium treponema pallidum which is transmitted through contact with an infected individual's skin or mucous membranes. during pregnancy, the infection can be transmitted from the mother to the baby, leading to serious complications such as preterm delivery, stillbirth, low birth weight, and congenital syphilis. syphilis can also cause complications during childbirth, such as maternal hemorrhage, and during the puerperium, such as postpartum sepsis.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical examination
- Serological tests
- Urine sample analysis
- Blood tests
- Ultrasound scan
- CT scan
- MRI scan
- Biopsy
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To treat Syphilis complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.
- Administer antibiotics to the mother
- Monitor mother's health during pregnancy
- Provide counseling to the mother regarding the risks of Syphilis
- Monitor the baby for signs of congenital Syphilis
- Perform a physical exam on the baby shortly after birth
- Perform a lumbar puncture on the baby to check for Syphilis
- Administer antibiotics to the baby if Syphilis is present
- Monitor the baby for signs of congenital Syphilis during the puerperium
- Provide counseling to the mother regarding the risks of Syphilis to the baby
5 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Syphilis complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium - Prevention
The best way to prevent syphilis complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium is to get tested for the disease before becoming pregnant. if the test is positive, treatment should be started immediately to reduce the risk of transmission to the fetus. additionally, pregnant women should be tested for syphilis during prenatal visits, and their sexual partners should also be tested and treated if necessary.