Congenital Syphilis Causing Infant Deaths in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued a public health alert following the deaths of multiple infants due to congenital syphilis. From Jan. 1 to Sept. 1 of this year, North Carolina has reported five cases of stillbirths or neonatal deaths resulting from congenital syphilis, a concerning trend that has prompted the department to issue a provider memo in urging healthcare providers to work towards preventing and reversing …

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France’s Rising Syphilis Cases Spark Concern Among Health Experts

PARIS, FRANCE – In recent years, experts in France have become increasingly concerned about the steep rise in sexually transmitted infections, particularly the alarming increase in syphilis cases. According to a report issued by the French health authority Santé Publique in December, the number of syphilis cases has surged by 110 percent between 2020 and 2022, sparking fears about the country’s public health situation. On the eve of Valentine’s Day, a man named Martin received …

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