CHARACTERIZATION OF THE POPULATION OF NEWBORNS WITH A DIAGNOSIS OF CONNATAL LUES AT THE SANTÍSIMA TRINIDAD MATERNAL AND CHILD HOSPITAL DURING THE PERIOD FROM MARCH 2023 TO MARCH

Abstract

Introduction: Congenital syphilis is an infection caused by Treponema pallidum, transmitted vertically from mother to child, with clinical manifestations that affect various organs. In severe cases, it can cause congenital malformations and stillbirths.  bjective: To characterize the population of newborns with a diagnosis of connatal lues at the Santísima Trinidad Maternal and Child Hospital during the period from March 2023 to March 2024. Methodology: A retrospective, crosssectional descriptive  observational study was carried out, using the clinical records of the newborns diagnosed with connatal lues. The sample included data from births between March 2023 and March 2024. Variables such as gestational age, sex, clinical manifestations, and associated complications were analyzed. Results: Of the 984 live newborns treated during the study period, 23 had a confirmed diagnosis of connatal lues, representing a frequency of 2 %, 4 % presented luetic sepsis with central nervous system involvement and 13 % required admission to the unit. neonatal intensive care Conclusion: Congenital syphilis continues to be a public health challenge in the country. Early diagnosis and timely treatment of pregnant mothers are essential to reduce the rate of stillbirths and associated complications.