Every mother wants to conceive a healthy, intelligent and lovely baby. Even if the parents themselves carry a certain virus, they hope not to transmit it to the baby and try to cut off this transmission route through medical means. However, not all good wishes can be fulfilled. Meidu is a virus that can infect the fetus through the placenta.
Can congenital syphilis be cured in babies
Once a mother infects her baby with syphilis, can congenital syphilis be cured?
The discovery period of congenital syphilis can be divided into two stages, with early syphilis occurring in individuals under 2 years old, mainly as a direct result of infection and inflammation; Late stage syphilis occurs after the age of two, mainly due to deformities or chronic damage left over from early infections.
If discovered early, congenital syphilis can be cured, but it must be based on formal treatment. With the guidance of professional doctors, congenital syphilis can be effectively treated. The treatment principles for congenital syphilis are: early, systematic, and adequate medication. For children with severe symptoms, small doses should be started to prevent the occurrence of Hirschsprung's reaction, which is aggravated by the release of heterologous proteins due to the massive killing of Treponema pallidum. Follow up serum tests at 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12 months thereafter. If treated in a timely manner, there will be no residual effects.
Does congenital syphilis affect intelligence
Congenital syphilis is caused by fetal infection through the bloodstream in the mother's body, often resulting in severe visceral damage that has a significant impact on the baby's health. It not only manifests as abnormalities in the visceral system, damage to the skin and mucous membranes, but also bone damage and blood diseases, and more importantly, neurological involvement symptoms. If left untreated, it can lead to neurological sequelae such as chronic meningitis, spastic paralysis, seizures, intellectual disability, hearing loss, and optic nerve atrophy.
Therefore, congenital syphilis is a disease that seriously affects the physical and mental health of infants and young children. Women who want to become mothers and are suspected syphilis carriers should undergo pre pregnancy and prenatal examinations, VDRL test should be conducted regularly, and serum blood tests should be performed. Once diagnosed, immediate treatment should be given to expel plum blossoms. Moreover, for newborns at high risk of syphilis, regular follow-up examinations should be conducted to detect and treat it early.
