Perfil dos casos de sífilis congênita no Rio Grande do Norte: estudo de série temporal

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the incidence, mortality, and profile of cases of congenital syphilis at the Rio Grande do Norte between 2014 and 2018. Methodology: This is an epidemiological, quantitative, ecological study conducted with data on congenital syphilis registered at Sinan. Results: The incidence and mortality from congenital syphilis doubled in Rio Grande do Norte State during the analyzed period. Most children were diagnosed less than seven days after birth, being more prevalent in children of mothers aged 20 to 29 years, with low education and mixed-race, diagnosed with recent syphilis, and who had access to prenatal care. Most were diagnosed with maternal syphilis during prenatal care but did not receive adequate treatment, and the partner did not receive treatment. Conclusions: The findings show the need for strategies for quality prenatal care to avoid vertical transmission, especially in these most susceptible and vulnerable groups.