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Congenital Syphilis Overview and Trends by Mateus Nunes is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Congenital syphilis is a bacterial infection caused by Treponema pallidum transmitted from mother to infant during pregnancy or birth, with early-onset presenting in infants ≤ 2 years and late-onset after age 2. The incidence of congenital syphilis is increasing globally, particularly among children born to Black and Hispanic parents in the U.S., with significant cases reported in low-income regions. Risk factors include inadequate prenatal care, high-risk sexual behavior, and maternal health conditions, le

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Mateus Nunes

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