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Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Volume 14, 1994 - Issue 5
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Original Article

Serological screening tests for syphilis in pregnancy: Results of a 10 year survey (1983–92) in Coventry

A. Kundu Department of Genito-Urinary Medicine, Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital
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M. Walzman Senior Lecturer, Warwick University, Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Pages 309-311 | Published online: 02 Jul 2009
 
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Summary

A retrospective 10 year survey (1983–1992) to determine the incidence and clinical importance of positive syphilis serology tests in pregnancy was performed in Coventry. The incidence was 1/4400. Antenatal screening identified 9 mothers of whom 5 had previously unknown acquired syphilis and 4 were known and had been previously treated. A further 2 patients were diagnosed after delivery.

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