Sífilis congênita no Paraná: uma análise de série histórica (2012-2021)

Abstract

To analyze the epidemiological profile of congenital syphilis in Paraná from 2012 to 2021. Observational descriptive epidemiological study, survey type, based on data from the Information System of Notifiable Diseases available at DataSUS. The number of cases of congenital syphilis increased from 19.7 per 10,000 live births in 2012 to 51.4 in 2020. Of the 22 regional units, Paranaguá, Pato Branco, and Metropolitana reported the highest prevalence. The diagnosis prevailed in white children of up to 6 days old, resulting in cure after treatment. Of the mothers, those with low level of education prevailed. Most cases occurred among pregnant women who had prenatal care, but with untreated partners. There is a need for investment in health education for pregnant women and continued education for health professionals for the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of syphilis in pregnant women and especially in partners.