Medline ® Abstract for Reference 3
of 'Syphilis in pregnancy'
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Screening for syphilis infection in pregnancy: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reaffirmation recommendation statement.
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
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Ann Intern Med. 2009;150(10):705.
DESCRIPTION:
Update of the 2004 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force statement about screening for syphilis in pregnancy.
METHODS:
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force did a targeted literature search for evidence on the benefits of screening, the harms of screening, and the harms of treatment of syphilis with penicillin during pregnancy.
RECOMMENDATION:
Screen all pregnant women for syphilis infection. (Grade A recommendation.).
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, Maryland, USA.
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