Congenital Syphilis
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📋Overview
Congenital syphilis is an infection transmitted from an infected pregnant person to their fetus caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It is a form of syphilis present at birth and can lead to serious health problems if untreated. The term 'congenital syphilis' is the modern and preferred terminology.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0039131ICD-10-CM
A50A50.9
MeSH
D013590
SNOMED CT (US)
35742006
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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