One in five pregnant people in Ontario not screened properly for syphilis, study shows
A recent study indicates that one in five pregnant individuals in Ontario were not adequately screened for syphilis. This lack of screening can lead to severe consequences for both the mother and baby, including miscarriage and developmental issues. The research highlights significant gaps in access to prenatal care, particularly among marginalized communities.
- ▪One in five pregnant people in Ontario were not properly screened for syphilis.
- ▪More than 44,000 pregnant individuals did not receive necessary blood tests during their first trimester.
- ▪The study found that gaps in access to prenatal care were especially pronounced in marginalized communities.
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Open this photo in gallery:A resident and her baby stay at the Sanctum Hospice and Care Home in Saskatoon, Sask. in January, 2023. The sooner syphilis is diagnosed and treated in pregnancy, the less chance there is of adverse outcomes, research shows.NAYAN STHANKIYA/ReutersShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountA new study says one in five pregnant people in Ontario were not properly screened for syphilis, a preventable disease that can be fatal when passed from mother to baby.
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