Epidemiological characterization of congenital syphilis in Brazil between 2017 and 2021

• Main Author: Domingos Costa, Jhyeniffer
• Publication Date: 2023
• Other Authors: da Silva Alves, Luciano, Alberto Aldana Quiala, Julio, Antônio Muniz de Paula, Marcos, Rivero Ramos, Yoandy, Porciúncula Teixeira Basto, Gabriel, Bezerra Perrusi, Laís, Fernández Cordoves, Juan Carlos, Furtado Mendonça, Marcos, Claumyrla Lima Castro, Maria
• Format: Article
• Language: por
• Source: Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences
• Download full: https://bjihs.emnuvens.com.br/bjihs/article/view/694
• topic: Epidemiologia; Saúde da mulher; Sífilis congênita; Epidemiology; Syphilis, Congenital; Women's Health

This article aims to identify and analyze the epidemiological profile of congenital syphilis in Brazil, from 2017 to 2021. This article is an epidemiological, retrospective, descriptive study on cases of congenital syphilis in Brazil and its regions, with data obtained from the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN), between 2017 and 2021. The variables of interest were: age group of the newborn, sex, ethnicity, region, education and maternal age group, completion of pre- -natal, maternal syphilis, partner treatment and evolution of cases. It was found that in the period from 2017 to 2021, 109,737 cases of congenital syphilis were recorded. During this period, the year 2018 was responsible for the majority of case numbers, followed by a decline until the year 2021. The results of this study highlight a high rate of occurrence of congenital syphilis in the country. However, it is crucial to highlight the limitations of the data presented, due to the significant underreporting of cases. Therefore, it is essential to structure and implement actions to control this disease and improve its reporting. Congenital syphilis is a preventable condition, but its consequences are numerous, especially for the fetus.