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The CDC says pregnant people should be tested for syphilis at least once during pregnancy. It’s best if you're tested at your first prenatal visit. Depending on how long you've had syphilis, you have a high chance of stillbirth, or giving birth to an infant who has died before delivery...
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This information is for educational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you suspect you have syphilis, consult a healthcare provider for proper evaluation and treatment. Preventing Syphilis and Practicing Safe Sex ...
“There are tools available to prevent every case of congenital syphilis,” said Gail Bolan, M.D., director of CDC’s Division of STD Prevention, in an October 8, 2019, press release. “Testing is simple and can help women to protect their babies from syphilis.” ...
the most contagious stages of the disease, were reported to the CDC in 2016. Syphilis rates increased by about 18 percent from 2015 to 2016; the majority of cases occurred in men who have sex with men. [Related: America's STD Epidemic: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea & Syphilis Cases on the Rise]...
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Invasion of the central nervous system (CNS) by treponemes occurs in 30-40% of patients with primary or secondary syphilis; however, no studies show this to be a predictor of poor neurologic outcome. According to the 2015 CDC STD treatment guidelines, CSF laboratory abnormalities are common in...