IGNOU BNS 42 2026 - A 22 year old Primigravida woman visited ANC clinic for the first time

Question

A 22 year old Primigravida woman visited ANC clinic for the first time. Initial assessment identifies that she might be at high risk for acquiring STIs. Answer the following in relation to your assessment for her

a) Define syphilis and explain guideline for testing and management of syphilis during pregnancy

b) Discuss treatment regimen for syphilis for her and her partner.

c) List the criteria for repeat test.

01 Mar 2026

Answer :

Word Count : 747

A 22 year old primigravida attending the antenatal clinic for the first time requires comprehensive assessment for sexually transmitted infections because pregnancy increases vulnerability and untreated infections may adversely affect both mother and fetus. Syphilis is a chronic, systemic sexually transmitted infection caused by the spirochete bacterium Treponema pallidum. It is transmitted primarily through sexual contact, transplacentally from mother to fetus, and rarely through blood transfusion. During pregnancy, untreated syphilis can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm birth, low birth weight, neonatal death, or congenital syphilis. Therefore, early detection and prompt treatment are essential components of primary health care in common conditions. Guidelines recommend that all pregnant women should be screened for syphilis at the first antenatal visit, irrespective of perceived risk. Serological testing is done using non-treponemal tests such as VDRL (Venereal Disease Research Laboratory) or RPR (Rapid Plasma Reagin) for screening, followed by confirmatory treponemal tests such as

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