Syphilis -- United States
The state [California], in response to increasing rates of syphilis, is urging expanded screening for the sexually transmitted infection, especially among those who are pregnant and those who have high-risk factors such as multiple partners.
"In 2018, 329 babies with congenital syphilis were reported in California, representing a 900% increase from 2012, and a magnitude of (congenital syphilis [CS]) burden not observed since 1995," the new state guidance says. "In response to this alarming
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