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The reason for the state's high rate of syphilis is tough to pin down, health experts said, though it's consistent nationwide ...
Congenital syphilis is associated with a slew of adverse neonatal outcomes, including premature birth, low birth weight, stillbirth, neonatal death, congenital abnormalities, and meningitis.
Researchers found that children born with congenital syphilis were six times more likely to be hospitalized before the age of five than children who were not exposed.
Congenital Syphilis has been spiking in Texas over the last couple of years, leaving physicians worried about the children being born - and their mothers. Mike Rush talked with the Texas ...
Congenital syphilis is preventable, but nonetheless, the disease is on the rise in countries like Australia, a study finds. This mirrors trends in the U.S.
Left untreated, congenital syphilis can have devastating outcomes in more than 50% of cases including miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death and permanent disability.
Congenital syphilis happens when a baby gets syphilis from their mother. If untreated, it can cause severe health issues for your baby. Read more here.
Congenital syphilis occurs when a pregnant person with untreated syphilis passes the infection to their infant during pregnancy. It can cause permanent damage or death to an infant.
Illinois public health officials announced that a new data collection process has been launched in an effort to combat a sharp rise in cases of congenital syphilis within the state.
Congenital syphilis has risen significantly in the United States. The Times would like to talk to women who experienced the condition when pregnant and learn how they dealt with it.
An alarming spike in syphilis cases in Colorado prompted a statewide public health order, particularly focused on treating the disease among pregnant woman and babies. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D)… ...
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends pregnant women get tested for syphilis three times in pregnancy to prevent spreading to the baby.