Fetal Syphilis treatment in Magdalena Contreras

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.