Challenges in the Contemporary Management of Syphilis among Pregnant Women in New Orleans, LA.

Objective: The aim of this retrospective review is to evaluate trends in the management of maternal and congenital syphilis (CS) in a tertiary care center in New Orleans, LA.

Study Design: All cases of maternal and neonatal syphilis over a five year period at Touro Infirmary, New Orleans, LA, were identified using ICD-9/10 codes. Charts were reviewed for demographic and obstetrical variables, stage of syphilis at diagnosis, lab values, and treatment regimen.

The strong correlation between neonatal early-onset Group B Streptococcal disease and necrotizing enterocolitis.

Background: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a leading cause of newborn gastrointestinal emergencies, affecting 1-3 per 1000 live births. Although NEC has been linked to a microbial etiology, associations with maternal intrapartum and resultant newborn early-onset invasive Group B streptococcus (EO-GBS) have been weakly defined.

Objective: The study aim was to determine the relationship between EO-GBS and NEC.