Patient's question:
A mother of a newborn who was diagnosed with syphilis during pregnancy has been treated and has not had any symptoms since. During childbirth, she experienced low amniotic fluid, premature rupture of membranes, and the umbilical cord was wrapped around the baby's neck. The child was born healthy, although slightly underweight at 2200g. Now one week old, the baby has gained weight to 2450g and shows no symptoms, eating and sleeping well. The only issue is a bit of peeling on the hands and feet.Doctor's answer:
Medical Analysis: Hello! Your child would be best to undergo a syphilis test, checking for RPR and TPHA to see if there are any positive results.Medical Advice: If there are positive results, it can confirm a syphilis infection. If there are no positive results, you can rest assured. It is recommended that you visit a dermatology prevention and treatment center or a regular hospital's dermatology department for diagnosis. Once confirmed, treatment should be guided by the doctor.