SOCIAL, CLINICAL AND EPIDEMIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SYPHILIS IN PREGNANT FEMALES
The paper demonstrates data on epidemiological situation associated with the incidence of syphilis in pregnant females in the Novosibirsk Region. The paper presents the results of 1058 case history analysis of patients who have syphilis at the age of 16-44 years. It gives the history, social and personality characteristics of pregnant women with syphilitic infection. The fi ndings suggest that it is necessary to implement prophylactic supervision and education programs for pregnant females concerning sexual behavior, sexually transmitted infections.