Nursing care for mothers and infants with positive VDRL blood test results: 2 cases study
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This study presents a comparative case study of two pregnant women who were diagnosed with syphilis during antenatal care. The two cases differed in terms of gestational age at diagnosis, treatment, and postpartum complications. The first case was an 18-year-old woman with a first pregnancy, diagnosed in the second trimester, who received complete treatment. The second case was a 24-year-old woman with a second pregnancy, diagnosed in the third trimester, who received complete treatment but had a lower VDRL and different postpartum complications. The results demonstrate the importance of screening, early diagnosis, and complete treatment to prevent mother-to-child transmission.
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