Question
If my baby accidentally contracted syphilis two months before the syphilis titer test, could it threaten her life?
Answer
Neonatal syphilis is generally caused by maternal-fetal vertical transmission, meaning the mother is infected with syphilis and passes it on to the baby. However, there’s no need to worry; syphilis infection usually does not threaten the baby’s life. To protect the baby’s health, the mother should receive treatment as soon as possible and minimize contact with the child. At the same time, pay attention to personal hygiene, strengthen care, and take medication on time for treatment. Generally, it takes about three months to completely heal from syphilis, during which regular follow-up checks are needed.