Abstract
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).
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 705-709+W-124 |
Journal | Annals of internal medicine |
Volume | 150 |
Issue number | 10 |
State | Published - May 19 2009 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Internal Medicine