Programas de prevenção e manejo da sífilis na gestação implementados na unidade de saúde atenção primária à saúde: Central Carapina - Município de Serra - Espírito Santo - Brasil

Abstract

The proposal presented here is an improvement in prenatal care, mainly related to the control of one of the sexually transmitted infections that has the most serious consequences for both mother and fetus: syphilis. Syphilis is a systemic infection caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum. The infection is particularly concerning during pregnancy because transplacental transmission to the fetus is possible. Congenital infection has been associated with several adverse outcomes, including perinatal death. Within this context, the objective of this Intervention Project is to implement improvements in prenatal care with regard to the early diagnosis and treatment of syphilis, with a view to minimizing harm to both the pregnant woman and the baby. The methodology chosen was the rapid estimation method and situational strategic planning. The expected results of the proposal are better services for pregnant women in the territory, both in terms of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Keywords: Syphilis; Congenital Syphilis; Treponema Infections.