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THE RISE OF CONGENITAL SYPHILIS IN WA: A growing public health concern.
- Source :
- Medicus; Jul/Aug2024, Vol. 64 Issue 4, p14-14, 1p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The article focuses on the alarming increase of congenital syphilis in Western Australia, highlighting it as a significant public health concern. Topics include the severe consequences of untreated congenital syphilis, the factors contributing to its resurgence, and the importance of comprehensive screening and education for pregnant women to prevent adverse outcomes.
- Subjects :
- FETAL growth retardation -- Risk factors
MISCARRIAGE
PATIENT education
CHILDBEARING age
SEXUALLY transmitted diseases
OCCUPATIONAL roles
CONGENITAL, hereditary, & infantile syphilis
PREMATURE infants
PERINATAL death
VERTICAL transmission (Communicable diseases)
COMMUNICATION
PUBLIC health
MEDICAL screening
INFECTIOUS disease transmission
DISEASE risk factors
DISEASE complications
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10356037
- Volume :
- 64
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Medicus
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 180320236