New analysis shows congenital syphilis surging, and experts say simply increasing prenatal screening isn’t enough — broader prevention strategies are urgently needed to protect newborns.
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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCongenital syphilis, on the rise, requires response beyond screening mandates | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
States that expanded requirements for prenatal syphilis screening saw increased case detection, but only in the short term, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.