ArticleCanada communicable disease report = Releve des maladies transmissibles au Canada2022
Congenital syphilis re-emergence in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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- Prenatal characteristics and factors contributing to congenital syphilis: A descriptive analysis of cases reported to the Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program June 2021 through May 2023.Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique · 2026Article
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- Syphilis in pregnancy: A practical guide for prenatal care providers.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2025Article
- The population-level impact of introducing rapid diagnostic tests on syphilis transmission in Canadian arctic communities - a mathematical modeling study.Lancet regional health. Americas · 2024Article
- Laboratory Evaluation of the Chembio DPP Syphilis Screen & Confirm Point-of-Care Test on Serum and Simulated Blood Samples.Journal of the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada = Journal officiel de l'Association pour la microbiologie medicale et l'infectiologie Canada · 2024Article
- The rise of congenital syphilis in Canada: threats and opportunities.Frontiers in public health · 2024Review
- Rising congenital syphilis rates in Canada, 1993-2022.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Congenital Syphilis-An Illustrative Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Expanded prenatal syphilis screening in Manitoba, Canada: a direct short-term cost-avoidance analysis in an outbreak context.Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique · 2023Article
- Congenital syphilis in Switzerland: a marker of inequality? A mini-review.Frontiers in public health · 2023Review
- Characteristics of polymerase chain reaction-positive syphilis cases in Manitoba, Canada, 2017 to 2020: Demographic analysis, specimen types, andJournal of the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada = Journal officiel de l'Association pour la microbiologie medicale et l'infectiologie Canada · 2022Article
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- Syphilis in pregnancy and infant outcomes in Manitoba.Paediatrics & child health · 2022Article
- A descriptive study of syphilis testing in Manitoba, Canada, 2015-2019.Canada communicable disease report = Releve des maladies transmissibles au Canada · 2022Article
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Abstract
Background: Infectious syphilis rates have been increasing in Winnipeg, Manitoba among individuals during their childbearing years. Untreated or inadequately treated prenatal infection often results in congenital syphilis, with devastating consequences to fetal health and survival. The objective of this study was to review public health surveillance data regarding congenital syphilis incidence and birthing parent risk factors in Winnipeg from 2018 to 2020. Methods: Data extracted from a population-based surveillance database maintained by the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Public Health investigations for all 2018-2020 probable or confirmed cases of early congenital syphilis or syphilitic stillbirth were reviewed. Rates of congenital syphilis were calculated per 1,000 live births. Descriptive analyses were performed to describe birthing parent age, neighbourhood of residence, intravenous substance use, Child and Family Services involvement, access to prenatal care and obtainment of adequate prenatal treatment. Results: There were eight cases of confirmed/probable congenital syphilis in 2018, 22 cases in 2019 and 30 cases in 2020. Average birthing parent age was 26.5-27.0 years. The majority (66.7%) of birthing parents lived in inner city neighbourhoods with known infectious syphilis outbreaks. Over 50% of birthing parents did not receive any prenatal care, or the care received consisted of inadequate treatment or follow-up. Reinfection among birthing parents who did receive prenatal care was suspected in an additional 23.3% of cases. Conclusion: Congenital syphilis rates in Winnipeg have increased dramatically. Public health and healthcare provider efforts to address the needs of the community are vital for promoting access to safe and effective prenatal care.
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