The Hawaii Department of Health warned this week that expanded screening and treatment are crucial steps to address an increasing rate of syphilis cases there in women and newborns.
Amid public health funding cuts and clinic closures, the three most common sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise as U.S. infections increase
The number of babies born with congenital syphilis ranged from zero to four cases from 2000 to 2019 and 20 cases in 2021. "For pregnant persons, we now recommend syphilis screening three times: as early as possible during the first trimester, at 28 to 32 weeks of gestation and at the time of delivery. It is important that sexual partners are also treated to prevent reinfection," she added. Due to the fact that mosthave been reported in people who received late or no prenatal care, the department is urging enhanced screening in health care interactions other than prenatal care.
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