Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol Vol 26 Suppl A January/February 2015 23A CURRENT CANADIAN SURvEILLANCE CASE DEFINITION FOR CONGENITAL SYPHILIS

Classically, congenital syphilis is divided into two clinical syndromes: early (diagnosis during the first two years of life including stillbirths) and late (after two years of life with mainly teeth, bone and central nervous system manifestations). Only early congenital syphilis is nationally notifiable in Canada. Confirmed case – Early Congenital Syphilis (within two years of birth)