Screening for syphilis infection in pregnancy: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reaffirmation recommendation statement.

Ann Intern Med · 2009

other · Level V

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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.).