Gurlek A, Alaybeyoglu Nezih Yildiz, Demir Canser Yilmaz, Aydoğan Hakan, Coban Kenan, Fariz Alpay, Arslan Ahmet
Depatment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Medical Faculty, T. Ozal Medical Center, Inonu University, 44069 kampüs Malatya, Turkey.
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2005 Aug;69(8):1117-21. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2005.03.007. Epub 2005 Apr 13.
Although the rate of congenital syphilis is declining in developed countries, a significant increase has been observed in the underdeveloped countries. Unfortunately, little concern is raised about the increasing numbers of babies born with congenital syphilis. The procedure to prevent congenital syphilis through antenatal screening and treatment is well established. But implementation of effective programs has proved very difficult especially in resource--poor settings. Congenital syphilis, if not treated promptly and adequately, may result in significant physical and emotional squeal in children. A case of complicated late congenital syphilis is reported in order to emphasize that syphilis is still present nowadays, and re-emerging many countries even some of the industrialized ones. Most of the cases can not be prevented by routine antenatal screening. Thus it is essential to develop strategies to prevent sexually transmitted disease from being a hidden and neglected problem.
