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Doctors sound the alarm over rise of deadly SYPHILLIS in American newborns

Doctors sound the alarm over rise of deadly SYPHILLIS in American newborns
health8/22/2025

The once 'rare' cause of infant mortality has more than tripled in recent years, with over 3,800 cases reported in 2023 alone.

The rise in newborn deaths from congenital syphilis is prompting an urgent warning from health officials. The once ‘rare’ cause of infant mortality has more than tripled in recent years, with 3,882 cases reported in 2023. According to the CDC, this i... [5948 chars]