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Congenital syphilis rates soared in US newborns from 2012 to 2022

Headline via Medical Xpress · first report 13 Nov, 23:30 IST, latest 13 Nov, 23:30 IST

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Congenital syphilis rates among U.S. newborns increased nearly sixfold from 2012 to 2022, according to a new study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases. The data show rising rates across all demographics and income levels, with the sharpest increases…

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