Fetopathy Syphilitic

Syphilotic fetopathy is a disease of the fetus caused by a syphilitic infection of the mother and manifested by developmental defects. The most common type of fetal damage in congenital syphilis is the so-called pentagonal form, in which the fetal bone skeleton is transformed into an irregular pentagon, which leads to serious disturbances in the development of the fetus and even its death. However, in most cases, congenital syphilis is manifested by multiple systemic lesions of the fetus, similar to cystic syphilis. In this case, the eyes are most affected. The syndrome, characterized by blistering rashes on the eyelids and swelling of the eyelids, can lead to complete blindness in newborns.

The causes of the pathology are sexual contact with carriers of the disease and late detection of the disease. To prevent such a situation, it is necessary to take into account the pathogenic properties of the pathogen, as well as timely testing of infected individuals. Diagnostics begins with collecting material for research from all suspected areas of infection. Microscopic examination reveals many pale treponema. PCR gives a more accurate result. This is a method for diagnosing syphilitic infection based on the isolation of DNA fragments of the pathogen from biomaterial. Also, to prescribe the correct therapy, confirmation of the presence of other diseases (HIV, hepatitis) is necessary.