Syphilis — United States
California Department of Public Health [CDPH] Director and State Health Officer Dr Karen Smith said that California has seen an increase in syphilis cases among women, pregnant women, and newborns over the past 2 years.
“The increase in congenital syphilis is particularly concerning,” Dr Smith said. “Congenital syphilis occurs when syphilis is transmitted from an infected mother to her child during pregnancy. It is a needless tragedy that can be prevented with good prenatal care and timely
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