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As syphilis cases among US newborns soar, doctors group advises more screening during pregnancy

  • More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022, marking the highest number in over 30 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  • The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommended screening for syphilis at the first prenatal visit, third trimester, and birth to address the increasing cases.
  • The OB-GYN group highlighted that timely screening and treatment could have prevented almost 90% of congenital syphilis cases in 2022, based on CDC data.
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As syphilis cases among US newborns soar, doctors group advises more screening during pregnancy

With syphilis cases in U.S. newborns skyrocketing, a doctors group is now recommending that all pregnant patients be screened three times for the sexually transmitted infection. The American College of

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As syphilis cases among US newborns soar, doctors group advises more screening during pregnancy

With syphilis cases in U.S. newborns skyrocketing, a doctors group is now recommending that all pregnant patients be screened three times for the sexually transmitted infection

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Uptick in Colorado syphilis cases impacts newborn babies

Colo. (KRDO) -- Health officials met today to discuss an uptick in syphilis cases across the state, including some areas right here in Southern Colorado. Their main concern is a rise in congenital syphilis cases which has led to more infant deaths. Governor Polis, the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment, Colorado health officials and other state agencies met in Denver Thursday to talk over "comprehensive plans to address the…

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As syphilis cases among US newborns soar, doctors group advises more screening during pregnancy

By LAURA UNGAR AP Science Writer With syphilis cases in U.S. newborns skyrocketing, a doctors group is now recommending that all pregnant patients be screened three times for the sexually transmitted infection. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued updated its guidance to doctors on Thursday. They said the screening should be done at the first prenatal visit, during the third trimester and at birth. Previously, the group…

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As syphilis cases among US newborns soar, doctors group advises more screening during pregnancy

By LAURA UNGAR AP Science Writer With syphilis cases in U.S. newborns skyrocketing, a doctors group is now recommending that all pregnant patients be screened three times for the sexually transmitted infection. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued updated its guidance to doctors on Thursday. They said the screening should be done at the first prenatal visit, during the third trimester and at birth. Previously, the group…

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Doctors urge screening as syphilis cases rise among newborns

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued new guidance on Thursday saying the screening should be done at the first prenatal visit, during the third trimester and at birth.

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