Latent Syphilis Infection in Pregnancy: An Ultrasound Diagnosed Case of Penicillin Treatment Failure
We report a case of early latent syphilis (reactive serologic tests without clinical evidence of disease within 24 months from the onset of the infection) in pregnancy. Despite an appropriate maternal treatment with benzathine penicillin G, sonographic signs of fetal syphilis were detected. Follow-u...
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| description | We report a case of early latent syphilis (reactive serologic tests without clinical evidence of disease within 24 months from the onset of the infection) in pregnancy. Despite an appropriate maternal treatment with benzathine penicillin G, sonographic signs of fetal syphilis were detected. Follow-up scans, in addiction to serial serological tests, have allowed the identification of fetal infection and therefore the failure of antibiotic therapy. We highlight the importance of ultrasound in suspecting fetal infection and in evaluation of the fetal response after penicillin treatment. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-bf9ef98cb5dd4366ba18a497b3c649522025-02-03T01:23:24ZengWileyCase Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology2090-66842090-66922018-01-01201810.1155/2018/87067388706738Latent Syphilis Infection in Pregnancy: An Ultrasound Diagnosed Case of Penicillin Treatment FailureLucia Pasquini0Elena Rita Magro-Malosso1Adalgisa Cordisco2Michele Trotta3Mariarosaria Di Tommaso4Maternal and Child Department, Careggi University Hospital Florence, Florence, ItalyMaternal and Child Department, Careggi University Hospital Florence, Florence, ItalyMaternal and Child Department, Careggi University Hospital Florence, Florence, ItalyInfectious Disease Unit, Careggi University Hospital Florence, Florence, ItalyMaternal and Child Department, Careggi University Hospital Florence, Florence, ItalyWe report a case of early latent syphilis (reactive serologic tests without clinical evidence of disease within 24 months from the onset of the infection) in pregnancy. Despite an appropriate maternal treatment with benzathine penicillin G, sonographic signs of fetal syphilis were detected. Follow-up scans, in addiction to serial serological tests, have allowed the identification of fetal infection and therefore the failure of antibiotic therapy. We highlight the importance of ultrasound in suspecting fetal infection and in evaluation of the fetal response after penicillin treatment.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/8706738 |
| spellingShingle | Lucia Pasquini Elena Rita Magro-Malosso Adalgisa Cordisco Michele Trotta Mariarosaria Di Tommaso Latent Syphilis Infection in Pregnancy: An Ultrasound Diagnosed Case of Penicillin Treatment Failure Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| title | Latent Syphilis Infection in Pregnancy: An Ultrasound Diagnosed Case of Penicillin Treatment Failure |
| title_full | Latent Syphilis Infection in Pregnancy: An Ultrasound Diagnosed Case of Penicillin Treatment Failure |
| title_fullStr | Latent Syphilis Infection in Pregnancy: An Ultrasound Diagnosed Case of Penicillin Treatment Failure |
| title_full_unstemmed | Latent Syphilis Infection in Pregnancy: An Ultrasound Diagnosed Case of Penicillin Treatment Failure |
| title_short | Latent Syphilis Infection in Pregnancy: An Ultrasound Diagnosed Case of Penicillin Treatment Failure |
| title_sort | latent syphilis infection in pregnancy an ultrasound diagnosed case of penicillin treatment failure |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/8706738 |
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