Half of U.S. congenital syphilis cases linked to gaps in prenatal testing and treatment
Half of U.S. congenital syphilis cases linked to gaps in prenatal testing and treatment
An observational analysis of U.S. congenital syphilis cases found that half were associated with gaps in prenatal testing and treatment. The…
Half of U.S. newborn syphilis cases happen because mothers missed testing or treatment during pregnancy.
CDC report outlines syphilis testing and treatment roles for providers outside prenatal care
How can doctors outside prenatal care help stop syphilis in newborns?
A CDC Vital Signs report describes how health care providers outside of prenatal care settings can help prevent congenital syphilis in pregn…
Doctors outside prenatal care must test and treat pregnant patients for syphilis to stop deadly newborn infections, as many miss traditional…