PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Officials with the Oregon Health Authority said they’re “deeply concerned” with a shocking rise in the number of syphilis cases during pregnancy, leading to serious health ...

With congenital syphilis at a 30-year high in the US, experts stress that early and universal syphilis screening in pregnancy is vital to protect both mothers and newborns from preventable harm. Study ...

Based on the reaffirmation evidence update, the USPSTF concludes that screening for syphilis infection in pregnancy has a substantial net benefit and recommends early, universal screening. HealthDay ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Health care providers in Oregon are deeply concerned that congenital syphilis rates continue to rise at an alarming pace, according to preliminary 2024 Oregon Health Authority ...

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists updated its syphilis screening guidelines April 18, encouraging physicians to screen for the sexually transmitted infection three times during ...

Officials say there's a rise in congenital syphilis. New recommendations hope to change that trend. Congenital syphilis is a serious infection that babies can get if their mom has it during pregnancy ...

NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk Health Department is sounding the alarm regarding rising syphilis cases across Hampton Roads. Local health officials say cases are on the rise, especially among pregnant ...

Health authorities in Barbados are reporting an increase in cases of syphilis in the country and are urging people to take ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Evidence remains consistent with past research supporting syphilis screening in pregnant people, the USPSTF said ...

In a busy clinic in Jackson, Mississippi, a clinician performs a rapid syphilis test on a pregnant woman. Within 15 minutes, the results are in — she is infected — and treatment can begin immediately.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is advising the public that cases of syphilis are increasing in Barbados and is urging ...

Health care providers in Oregon said they are deeply concerned that congenital syphilis rates continue to rise at an alarming pace, according to preliminary 2024 Oregon Health Authority data. This ...