U.S. Syphilis Cases in Newborns Rose 10-fold Over a Decade

TUESDAY, Nov. 7, 2023 -- An old scourge, syphilis, is returning with a vengeance in the United States, affecting not only adults but also the most vulnerable -- newborns.

Rates of congenital syphilis soared 10-fold between 2012 and 2022, according...