Registered Cases of Congenital Syphilis in Mongolia
- VernacularTitle:Монгол Улсад бүртгэгдсэн төрөлхийн тэмбүүгийн өвчлөл
- Author:
Otgonjargal G
1
;
Erdenetungalag E
1
;
Mandal O
1
;
Tungalag M
2
;
Sarantsetseg A
3
;
Purevdagva B
1
;
Jugderjav B
1
;
Nyamtsengel V
4
Author Information
1. AIDS/STI Surveillance and Research Department of NCCD
2. Contracted physician, National Center for Maternal and Child Health
3. Setsen Med Hospital
4. Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Mongolia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Congenital syphilis;
Incidence;
COVID-19 pandemic;
Mongolia
- From:
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences
2026;94(4):58-61
- CountryMongolia
- Language:Mongolian
-
Abstract:
Background:Congenital syphilis is a serious infection transmitted from an infected mother to the fetus during pregnancy, potentially leading to adverse outcomes such as miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm birth, or neonatal death. The global COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdown measures have posed significant challenges not only to individuals but also to national socio-economic systems, adversely affecting the quality and accessibility of healthcare services.
Aim:This study aimed to compare the incidence of congenital syphilis in Mongolia during the pre-COVID-19 period (2016–2020) and the post-COVID-19 period (2021–2025).
Materials and Methods:A cross-sectional study design was employed. Data from all 361 registered cases of congenital syphilis between 2016 and 2025 were included in the analysis.
Results:The incidence of congenital syphilis per 100,000 live births decreased from 65.8 in 2016–2020 to 34.5 in 2021–2025, representing a 47.6% reduction (RR=0.52, 95% CI: 0.42–0.66, p<0.001). Overall, 67% of cases were concentrated in Ulaanbaatar. The proportion of cases among mothers aged 15–19 years increased from 11.5% to 21.3%, and the majority of mothers had completed secondary education.
Conclusion:Although the incidence of congenital syphilis declined significantly following the COVID-19 pandemic, 13.0% of pregnant women receiving antenatal care did not undergo serological testing. This underscores the need to strengthen surveillance and reporting systems and to implement continuous education and awareness programs, particularly targeting young women and mothers.
- Full text:20261001221808333211_58-61_Монгол Улсад бүртгэгдсэн төрөлхийн тэмбүүгийн өвчлөл.pdf
