Reduction in Mother-to-Child Transmission of Syphilis For 10 Years in Shenzhen, China

Abstract

In 2002, in the face of rising CS numbers, Shenzhen adapted a syphilis control program that involved cost-free testing for pregnant women, commitment and collaboration at multiple levels of the health system, and strong supervision and government guidance. Local program and surveillance data suggest that the program has been very successful in reducing CS incidence.