Syphilis in Babies Reflects Health System Failures: Tailored Strategies Can Address Missed Prevention Opportunities During Pregnancy: CDC Vital Signs: Nov. 7, 2023

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Syphilis in Babies Reflects Health System Failures: Tailored Strategies Can Address Missed Prevention Opportunities During Pregnancy: CDC Vital Signs: Nov. 7, 2023

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Nov. 7, 2023
By Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
Series: Vital Signs

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Updated Nov. 7, 2023

10x : Over 10 times as many babies were born with syphilis in 2022 than in 2012.

9 in 10 : Timely testing and treatment during pregnancy might have prevented almost 9 in 10 (88%) cases in 2022.

2 in 5 : Two in 5 (40%) people who had a baby with syphilis did not get prenatal care.
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Infant, Newborn Syphilis, Congenital
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Vital Signs
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United States
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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
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