Patient's question:
Pregnant and preparing to do the Down syndrome screening, worried about having sex. Can the Down syndrome screening detect if you have syphilis?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the Down syndrome screening does not include syphilis testing. Down syndrome screening is performed through the examination of peripheral blood DNA in pregnant women to check if the fetus has chromosomal diseases. If you have syphilis, it is recommended that you undergo standard syphilis testing. If the syphilis spirochete test is positive, it is advised that you receive standard syphilis treatment. Generally, there are two treatments during pregnancy, one in the early stage and one in the late stage, which are very effective.