Fetal Syphilis
Fetal syphilis, or congenital syphilis, is the infection that is transmitted from the mother to the baby during pregnancy when the mother has untreated syphilis. It is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum and can affect the development of the newborn.
How it may manifest: In the baby it can present with low weight, skin lesions, bone alterations, enlargement of the liver or spleen, among other signs; some newborns are born without evident symptoms.
Prevention and prenatal care: Follow-up of the pregnancy and timely tests are key to detecting and addressing the infection in time.
Who treats it? The gynecologist accompanies the mother during gestation, while the neonatologist and the pediatrician evaluate the newborn. If you are pregnant, keeping your prenatal check-ups with these professionals is the best way to protect the baby.
Data on 9 doctors who treat fetal syphilis
Specialties that treat fetal syphilis
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in fetal syphilis
Dra. Marisela Quintero Luzanilla
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. José Smeke Befeler
Dr. Roberto Heredia Pineda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dra. Adia Carrillo Pacheco
Dr. Leopoldo Vazquez Estrada
Dr. Víctor José Becerra Durango
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Dulce Edith Peña Prado
Dra. Maria Teresa Márquez Cristino
Dra. Yudit Amparo Vega Medina
Dr. Francisco Jaramillo Wong
Dra. María Del Socorro Solís Ramos
Dr. Samuel Enrique Chávez Guerra
Dr. Luis Ramon Sing Paramo
Dra. Ma Irma Isabel Beristain
Dr. Raul Ernesto Zenteno Barrios
Dr. Jose Silva Aguiniga
Frequently asked questions
What is fetal syphilis?
Fetal syphilis, or congenital syphilis, is the infection that is transmitted from the mother to the baby during pregnancy when the mother has untreated syphilis. It is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum and can affect the development of the newborn.
Which doctor treats fetal syphilis?
Fetal Syphilis is usually treated by specialists in gynecologist, pediatrician, neonatologist.