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Preventing Congenital Syphilis – Opportunities Identified by Congenital Syphilis Case Review Boards
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2 2019
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Source: Sex Transm Dis. 46(2):139-142
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Alternative Title:Sex Transm Dis
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Description:Background:
Louisiana has had the highest rates of congenital syphilis (CS) in the nation since 2012. CS Case Review Boards were established statewide in 2016 to study CS cases and identify interventions.
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We summarized the findings of CS review boards, assessed which cases were preventable by prenatal care providers, reviewed recommended interventions, and assessed subsequent improvement in provider practices.
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All 79 CS cases reported January 2016--July 2017 were reviewed by boards during August 2016--August 2017.
Conclusions:
CS case review boards identified practices with inadequate screening, treatment, or reporting. Sharing these findings with providers changed practices and may prevent future cases.
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Pubmed ID:30169475
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC10158818
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Volume:46
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Issue:2
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