Can pregnant women with syphilis give birth to healthy babies?

Syphilitic infection can occur in pregnant women, but it can be prevented if the infection

is diagnosed early in pregnancy and treated properly. The transmission of Treponema pallidum through the placenta can be reduced if effective treatment is

provided. Close monitoring of pregnant women throughout pregnancy, including serological testing of syphilis, is needed to detect changes in the disease and adjust treatment options

.