Syphilis: Victoria Health issues warning after spike in congenital cases – NEWS.com.au

As Victoria battles through a second wave of coronavirus the state has also been warned over a spike in another disease syphilis. Cases of the sexually transmitted disease are on the rise in Victoria, with 1640 last year compared to just 634 in 2014.
Victoria Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton today issued a warning about the disease, citing the risk syphilis poses to pregnant women and their unborn babies.
Congenital syphilis occurs when a pregnant mother who has the STD passes it on…

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