Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy – one that could be easily prevented
- Written by Skye McGregor, Epidemiologist, The Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney
ShutterstockData just published online shows a worrying increase in infectious syphilis cases in women living in Australia aged 15–44 (referred to as “reproductive age”) and a subsequent rise in transmission from pregnant parent to child. This is called congenital syphilis.
Congenital syphilis is easily prevented through timely...
















