Congenital Syphilis

USPSTF urges universal syphilis screening in pregnancy to prevent congenital infections

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With congenital syphilis at a 30-year high in the US, experts stress that early and universal syphilis screening in pregnancy is vital to protect both mothers and newborns from preventable harm. Study: Screening for Syphilis Infection During Pregnancy: US Preventive Services Task Force Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement. Image Credit: Summit Art Creations / Shutterstock.com In a recent … Read more

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Tecovirimat Predicted to Reduce Mpox Symptom Duration by 6 Days In the area of infectious diseases, mpox has received notoriety in recent years as public health officials continue to deal with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as mpox gains more prominence, researchers have been developing protections against the virus. In January, data was … Read more