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 …