Etiket: Syphilis
Pediatricians recommend up to three syphilis screening tests for pregnant women
The Canadian Pediatric Society has just issued new guidelines to stem the country’s “crisis” of congenital syphilis, which can be transmitted during pregnancy or childbirth. To avoid “catastrophic” consequences, all…
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis… Why these sexually transmitted infections have exploded since 2020 in France
Welcome Health Cases of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) increased significantly in France between 2020 and 2022, according to data from general practitioners. Figures deciphered and explained for franceinfo by…
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis… Why these sexually transmitted infections have exploded since 2020 in France
Welcome Health Cases of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) increased significantly in France between 2020 and 2022, according to data from general practitioners. Figures deciphered and explained for franceinfo by…
Cases of congenital syphilis are on the rise
Cases of congenital syphilis are on the rise around the world, a situation that can have catastrophic consequences for the health of the mother and her baby, experts warn. The…
Worrying increase in syphilis cases among infants in the United States
(Washington) American health authorities called on Tuesday for general mobilization in the face of the increase in cases of syphilis among newborns, which have more than doubled in ten years,…
Syphilis
What is it about ? Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is caused by Treponema Pallidum, a spiral-shaped bacteria (spirochete). Syphilis can be passed through sexual contact, but…