Public Comment on Draft Recommendation Statement and Draft Evidence Review: Screening for Syphilis Infection in Pregnant Women

Draft Recommendation Statement: Syphilis Infection in Pregnant Women: Screening - US Preventive Services Task Force

February 6, 2018

Draft Recommendation Statement and Draft Evidence Review: Screening for Syphilis Infection in Pregnant Women

Public Comment on Draft Recommendation Statement and Draft Evidence Review: Screening for Syphilis Infection in Pregnant Women The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force seeks comments on a draft recommendation statement and draft evidence review on screening for syphilis infection in pregnant women. The Task Force found strong evidence of benefit in screening all pregnant women for syphilis. The draft recommendation statement and draft evidence review are available for review and public comment from February 6, 2018 to March 5, 2018 here. The Draft Recommendation Statement and Draft Evidence Review Are Open to Public Comment

COMMENTING DETAILS

Public Comment Period: 2/6/18 - 3/5/18 Any visitor to the Task Force Web site can comment on any of the listed USPSTF draft documents. However, readers should note that the USPSTF writes these documents for researchers, primary care doctors, and other health care providers, using medical and scientific language as appropriate for these audiences.

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY

Population Recommendation Grade Pregnant women The USPSTF recommends screening for syphilis infection in all pregnant women. A

See the full draft recommendation statement

WHERE WE ARE IN THE PROCESS

Draft Research Plan Final Research Plan Draft Recommendation / Draft Evidence Review Final Recommendation / Evidence Summary