The Importance of Getting Screened for Syphilis & the Signs to Look For

The importance of getting screened for syphilis & the signs to look for

Health experts are seeing a rise in congenital syphilis, which is passed from mothers to their babies. It can be life threatening.

Marion County sees increase in syphilis among pregnant women - Salem Reporter

Health care providers are warning about a concerning rise in syphilis diagnosed during pregnancy across the state, calling for more awareness, testing and treatment.Syphilis is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in Marion County, according to the county’s health department. It’s caused by bacteria, and its symptoms come in stages, typically starting with a sore. As the infection progresses, it can eventually damage nervous sy…