Rates of congenital syphilis are skyrocketing in the US. Here's why

In addition to passing the infection through skin sores, people who are pregnant can pass the infection to a developing baby in the womb.   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  HEALTH & COVID-19 NEWS Mar 02, 2023 Rates of congenital syphilis are skyrocketing in the US. Here's why In addition to passing the infection through skin sores, people who are pregnant can pass the infection to a developing baby in the womb.  More » TOP STORIES FDA advisers narrowly vote in favor of Pfizer's RSV vaccine for older adults » Experts update COVID-19 landscape, say newer, better vaccines coming » RFK killer Sirhan Sirhan denied parole by California board » SpaceX launches international crew of astronauts on space station mission » MORE STORIES President of Fort Dodge Catholic school resigns » State investigators rule Marengo fire accidental » Des Moines man convicted of leaving scene of deadly crash violates probation » Iowa school district will rebrand logo that uses Native American imagery, but won't change it » MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT If you'd like to receive some of our other email newsletters, you can tap or click the links below: Be among the first to receive National Breaking News or Local Breaking News as stories break. Catch up on the day's big stories with our Morning Headlines and Afternoon Digest newsletters. Receive our Daily Forecasts or get Severe Weather Alerts sent straight to your email inbox. Manage your email newsletter subscriptions » For the very latest information, download our free apps To ensure email delivery, add newsletters@e.kcci.com to your address book or safe senders list © 2023 Hearst Television Inc. 300 W 57th Street, New York NY 10019 Privacy Notice | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe