Introduction to Special Issue on Congenital Syphilis Elimination Klausner, Jeffrey D. Klausner, Jeffrey D. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 34(7):S1, July 2007. Favorite PDF Permissions Buy
Recognizing and Reducing the Global Burden of Congenital Syphilis: The Time Is Now Conway, James H. Conway, James H. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 34(7):S2-S4, July 2007. Favorite PDF Permissions Buy
The Need and Plan for Global Elimination of Congenital Syphilis Schmid, George P.; Stoner, Bradley P.; Hawkes, Sarah; More Schmid, George P.; Stoner, Bradley P.; Hawkes, Sarah; Broutet, Nathalie Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 34(7):S5-S10, July 2007. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: Globally, congenital syphilis has high medical, economic, and emotional costs. There is little reason why the elimination of congenital syphilis is not a priority and many reasons why it should be. Buy
The Elimination of Congenital Syphilis: A Comparison of the Proposed World Health Organization Action Plan for the Elimination of Congenital Syphilis With Existing National Maternal and Congenital Syphilis Policies Hossain, Mazeda; Broutet, Nathalie; Hawkes, Sarah Hossain, Mazeda; Broutet, Nathalie; Hawkes, Sarah Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 34(7):S22-S30, July 2007. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: A comparison of national policies with the WHO action plan suggests it is applicable across different prevalence and resource settings. Recommendations include strengthened partnerships among national health agencies to increase coverage of congenital syphilis elimination interventions. Buy
Risk Factors for Stillbirth in Developing Countries: A Systematic Review of the Literature Di Mario, Simona; Say, Lale; Lincetto, Ornella Di Mario, Simona; Say, Lale; Lincetto, Ornella Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 34(7):S11-S21, July 2007. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This systematic review shows that risk factors with high impact on stillbirth in developing countries are maternal syphilis, chorioamnionitis, maternal malnutrition, lack of antenatal care, and maternal socioeconomic disadvantage. Buy
Scaling Up Antenatal Syphilis Screening in Mozambique: Transforming Policy to Action Gloyd, Stephen; Montoya, Pablo; Floriano, Florencia; More Gloyd, Stephen; Montoya, Pablo; Floriano, Florencia; Chadreque, Mariaana Correia; Pfeiffer, James; Gimbel-Sherr, Kenneth Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 34(7):S31-S36, July 2007. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: Effective antenatal syphilis screening was successfully scaled up in Mozambique; however, workforce shortages, services integration, logistics, and partner treatment remain key challenges. Buy
Demonstrating Public Health at Work: A Demonstration Project of Congenital Syphilis Prevention Efforts in Bolivia García, Sandra G.; Tinajeros, Freddy; Revollo, Rita; More García, Sandra G.; Tinajeros, Freddy; Revollo, Rita; Yam, Eileen A.; Richmond, Kara; Díaz-Olavarrieta, Claudia; Grossman, Daniel Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 34(7):S37-S41, July 2007. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: This multifaceted project successfully introduced syphilis point-of-care diagnostics in Bolivian antenatal care settings and resulted in policy changes favorable to the prevention and control of maternal and congenital syphilis. Buy
Maternal Syphilis and Intimate Partner Violence in Bolivia: A Gender-Based Analysis of Implications for Partner Notification and Universal Screening Díaz-olavarrieta, Claudia; García, Sandra G.; Feldman, Becca Seitchik; More Díaz-olavarrieta, Claudia; García, Sandra G.; Feldman, Becca Seitchik; Polis, Alberto Martinez; Revollo, Rita; Tinajeros, Freddy; Grossman, Daniel Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 34(7):S42-S46, July 2007. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: A study of pregnant, syphilis-infected women in Bolivia found that women’s fear of domestic violence was associated with not disclosing syphilis status to a partner, and in this context, women should be both screened and counseled to best address partner-related disclosure violence. Buy
Analysis of the Operational Costs of Using Rapid Syphilis Tests for the Detection of Maternal Syphilis in Bolivia and Mozambique Levin, Carol E.; Steele, Matthew; Atherly, Deborah; More Levin, Carol E.; Steele, Matthew; Atherly, Deborah; García, Sandra G.; Tinajeros, Freddy; Revollo, Rita; Richmond, Kara; Díaz-Olavarrieta, Claudia; Martin, Tom; Floriano, Florencia; Massango, Isabel; Gloyd, Stephen Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 34(7):S47-S54, July 2007. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: In Bolivia and Mozambique, introducing rapid syphilis testing into antenatal clinics where screening has not been available previously can make screening and treatment available for a cost of U.S. $1 to U.S. $3 per woman screened. Buy
Onsite Rapid Antenatal Syphilis Screening With an Immunochromatographic Strip Improves Case Detection and Treatment in Rural South African Clinics Bronzan, Rachel N.; Mwesigwa-kayongo, Dan C.; Narkunas, Diane; More Bronzan, Rachel N.; Mwesigwa-kayongo, Dan C.; Narkunas, Diane; Schmid, George P.; Neilsen, Graham A.; Ballard, Ronald C.; Karuhije, Pascale; Ddamba, James; Nombekela, Eric; Hoyi, Gideon; Dlali, Pumla; Makwedini, Nomalanga; Fehler, H Glenda; Blandford, John M.; Ryan, Caroline Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 34(7):S55-S60, July 2007. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: Treatment rates for antenatal syphilis at rural South African clinics are dramatically improved using an onsite immunochromatographic strip test compared with both onsite rapid plasma reagin and the standard offsite syphilis screening algorithm. Buy
Cost-Effectiveness of On-Site Antenatal Screening to Prevent Congenital Syphilis in Rural Eastern Cape Province, Republic of South Africa Blandford, John M.; Gift, Thomas L.; Vasaikar, Sandeep; More Blandford, John M.; Gift, Thomas L.; Vasaikar, Sandeep; Mwesigwa-Kayongo, Dan; Dlali, Pumla; Bronzan, Rachel N. Less Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 34(7):S61-S66, July 2007. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorite PDF Permissions In Brief: A cost-effectiveness analysis of antenatal syphilis screening programs in rural South Africa found that on-site screening and treatment to prevent congenital transmission may be cost-effective in underresourced settings. Buy
