Heath providers must be on the lookout as syphilis reaches epidemic levels, expert warns

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Heath providers must be on the lookout as syphilis reaches epidemic levels, expert warns

Stephen Forbes

Stephen Forbes

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Infectious syphilis cases are rising among women of childbearing age, leading to more congenital syphilis, neonatal deaths and miscarriages, says sexual health physician Eva Gregory [Image: Photo by rhsupplies on Unsplash]
Essentials Health providers in urban areas need to be on the lookout for syphilis after a rapid rise in case numbers since 2015.