The New York State Health Department announced Tuesday that at least three infants have died this year from presumed congenital syphilis as infections continue to rise across the state.
Congenital syphilis – a curable bacterial infection transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy – can cause serious complications or death if not detected and treated promptly. Untreated cases may result in miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, or newborn death.
Infants born with the disease may suffer from bone deformities, severe anemia, and neurological issues…