Screening for Syphilis in Pregnancy
Publication Date: April 4, 2024
Last Updated: April 19, 2024
Updated ACOG Recommendation
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) continues to endorse the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment Guidelines, 20211. However, in the context of the rapidly increasing rates of congenital syphilis, obstetrician–gynecologists and other obstetric care professionals should screen all pregnant individuals serologically for syphilis at the first prenatal care visit, followed by universal rescreening during the third trimester and at birth, rather than use a risk-based approach to testing.
Title
Screening for Syphilis in Pregnancy
Authoring Organization
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists