Table 3 Characteristics of RPR Positive and Negative newborns of 103 mothers with syphilis
Characteristic | RPR Negative neonates n = 9 | RPR Positive neonates n = 94 |
|---|---|---|
Gestational age in weeks, mean(SD) | 39.6 (1.9) | 38.8 (1.5) |
Birthweight in kg, mean(SD) | 3.5 (0.7) | 3.3 (0.5) |
Temperature, mean(SD) | 37.0 (0.4) | 37.0 (0.7) |
Apgar score, mean(SD) | 7.9 (0.8) | 6.7 (1.2) |
Head Circumference in cm, mean(SD) | 36.4 (1.2) | 36.3 (0.9) |
Splenomegaly, n (%) | 0 (0.0) | 60 (63.8) |
Hepatomegaly, n (%) | 2 (22.2) | 52 (55.3) |
Syphilitic rash, n (%) | 0 (0.0) | 17 (18.1) |