ÓBITOS POR SÍFILIS CONGÊNITA EM MENORES DE 1 ANO NO BRASIL: MANEJO PELA ENFERMAGEM

Abstract

Congenital syphilis, an infection transmitted from mother to child, remains a serious public health challenge in Brazil, despite being entirely preventable. With worrying rates of neonatal mortality linked to the disease, this article reviews the literature on deaths caused by congenital syphilis in babies under one year of age, highlighting the essential role of nursing in management and prevention. The research covers information from studies and health guidelines published between 2019 and 2024, highlighting the importance of effective interventions and ongoing training of nursing professionals. The results show that the lack of adequate diagnosis and treatment during prenatal care, combined with regional inequalities in access to health services, are factors that contribute to the high number of deaths. The need to strengthen public policies and integrate health care with the aim of reducing preventable infant mortality is reinforced. The active role of nursing is essential to ensure efficient screening, promote health education and ensure the monitoring of pregnant women, contributing to the eradication of congenital syphilis in Brazil.