Author/Authors :
Abdul Wahab, Asrul National University of Malaysia - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Medical Microbiology Immunology, Malaysia , Ali, Umi Kalsom Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Medical Microbiology Immunology, Malaysia , Mohammad, Marlyn Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Medical Microbiology Immunology, Malaysia , Monoto, Ezura Madiana Md. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Family Medicine, Malaysia , Rahman, M.M. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Medical Microbiology Immunology, Malaysia
Abstract :
Syphilis in pregnancy remains an important medical condition due to its consequences. We present two cases of young pregnant women who were diagnosed syphilis during their antenatal visit. The first case was a 29-year-old Malay lady diagnosed with syphilis during the first trimester of pregnancy, while the second case was a 21-year-old Chinese lady diagnosed with syphilis during the third trimester of pregnancy. The diagnosis and management of the syphilis in pregnancy are discussed.
Keywords :
Congenital syphilis , Pregnancy , Rapid Plasma Reagin , Syphilis IgG
