Congenital syphilis primary prevention

Overview

 * Safer sexual practices may help prevent syphilis. If you suspect you have a sexually transmitted disease such as syphilis, seek medical attention immediately to avoid complications like infecting your baby during pregnancy or birth.


 * Prenatal care is very important.
 * A routine blood test for syphilis is done during pregnancy. This identifies infected mothers and allows them to be treated to reduce the risks to the infant and themselves.
 * Infants born to infected mothers who received proper penicillin treatment during pregnancy are at minimal risk for congenital syphilis.