Congenital Syphilis Infections: Signs, Testing, Treatment & Prevention
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that can spread to the fetus during pregnancy. The infection is called congenital syphilis when a fetus or newborn gets infected while inside the womb. Pregnant people can become infected with syphilis before or during pregnancy. They may not know they have the infection as their symptoms may be mild and go unnoticed. During pregnancy, the syphilis infection can lead to miscarriage, stillborn babies or babies with congenital syphilis. The good news is that congenital syphilis is entirely preventable with the right testing and treatment during pregnancy. Learn more here.
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