A 22-year-old pregnant patient presents at 9 weeks' gestation for her first prenatal visit. She has no genital lesions and no prior prenatal testing.

Question

A 22-year-old pregnant patient presents at 9 weeks' gestation for her first prenatal visit. She has no genital lesions and no prior prenatal testing. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Screen for syphilis infection

Answer

Use Pap testing as syphilis screening

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Give empiric penicillin without testing in every pregnancy

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Screen after delivery if symptoms occur

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Screen with urine dipstick

Syphilis screening in pregnancy — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 22-year-old pregnant patient presents at 9 weeks' gestation for her first prenatal visit. She has no genital lesions and no prior prenatal testing. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?