Serologic response to VDRL in infants with congenital syphilis: ceftriaxone vs. penicillin.

Key Points

• The study aims to compare the serological responses to VDRL in infants with congenital syphilis treated with ceftriaxone or penicillin.
• Infants diagnosed with congenital syphilis were treated with either ceftriaxone or penicillin.
• Serological responses were monitored using the VDRL test.
• Complications related to congenital syphilis were recorded.
• No significant difference in VDRL response between the two treatment groups.
• Ceftriaxone-treated infants did not experience kernicterus or other complications related to congenital syphilis.