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What is the best protocol for diagnosing syphilis in pregnant women and newborns?

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This investigation assesses the accuracy of rapid tests versus VDRL in diagnosing syphilis, suggesting improvements in neonatal testing protocols.

The results show that 52.9% of samples tested positive for both rapid and VDRL tests, indicating high concordance.
Among 276 samples, 33% were positive for the rapid test while 19.9% were positive for VDRL, highlighting the efficiency of rapid testing.
Adjustments to newborn diagnostic procedures are necessary, as 61% and 97.6% tested positive for VDRL and TPHA, respectively.
Implementing rapid tests in prenatal care can enhance early diagnosis and treatment access for pregnant women and their partners.

Maciel et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This investigation assesses the accuracy of rapid tests versus VDRL in diagnosing syphilis, suggesting improvements in neonatal testing protocols.