TABLE 4:

Evaluation of mother and infant in the absence of antenatal care

Mother

Genital examination for findings suggestive of venereal disease

Cultures for Chlamydia trachomatis, gonorrhea

Serological testing for hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis C, human immunodeficiency virus, syphilis (nontreponemal and treponemal testing) and rubella

Adequate follow-up

Infant

Prophylactic eye care

Serological testing for hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis C, human immunodeficiency virus, syphilis (maternal nontreponemal and treponemal testing)

First dose of hepatitis B vaccine and depending on maternal hepatitis B surface antigen status, hepatitis B immunoglobulin

Adequate follow-up