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Congenital syphilis —an ancient scourge — claimed the lives of eight NC babies last year

By Jennifer Fernandez Last year, congenital syphilis led to six stillbirths in North Carolina and two neonatal deaths, according to preliminary data. Syphilis, a bacterial infection transmitted by sexual contact, is typically seen more often in men. In recent years, however, it has been on the rise in women — and therefore, babies. “It’s changed […]