Newborn Syphilis Cases Increased 10-Fold; Babies Born to Black, Hispanic and American Indian / Alaska Native Mothers Were 8 Times More Likely to Be Infected
November 8, 2023 | |
Newborn Syphilis Cases Increased 10-Fold; Babies Born to Black, Hispanic and American Indian / Alaska Native Mothers Were 8 Times More Likely to Be Infected
According to CDC data, newborn syphilis cases increased by a factor of more than ten-fold since 2012. If testing and treatment do not occur in a timely manner, syphilis during pregnancy can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death and lifelong medical conditions. Per the data, more than 3,700 babies were born with syphilis in 2022. This is 10 times higher… (Joyce, November 8, 2023) #Health Equity, #Pediatrics, #Prevention, #Primary Care, #Public Health, #Women’s Health, #Workforce
