Screening for Syphilis Infection in Pregnancy: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement

摘要

Description: Update of the 2004 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force statement about screening for syphilis in pregnancy. nnMethods: 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. nnRecommendation: Screen all pregnant women for syphilis infection. (Grade A recommendation.) nnThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) makes recommendations about preventive care services for patients without recognized signs or symptoms of the target condition.nnIt bases its recommendations on a systematic review of the evidence of the benefits and harms and an assessment of the net benefit of the service.nnThe USPSTF recognizes that clinical or policy decisions involve more considerations than this body of evidence alone. Clinicians and policymakers should understand the evidence but individualize decision making to the specific patient or situation.