Syphilis can be prevented through the correct and consistent use of condoms, which significantly reduces the risk of infection. Key to this is the availability of condoms within prenatal care services and their use promotion.
Congenital syphilis can be prevented through the timely detection and treatment of pregnant women. Prenatal care is essential, and screening for the infection must be performed during the initial visit. Testing should be repeated in each trimester and again during the peripartum period if the last test was conducted more than 30 days prior to delivery.
Furthermore, testing, immediate treatment, and follow-up of the pregnant woman's sexual partner(s) are crucial to prevent reinfection. It is also important to rule out other sexually transmitted diseases.
Detecting syphilis in a pregnant woman opens a window of opportunity for treatment and the prevention of congenital syphilis.
