Syphilis cases in expectant mothers have dramatically risen since the pandemic – here’s what’s driving the trend
(STATE COLLEGE, PENN.) Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum.
During pregnancy, this bacteria can pass from a mother with untreated syphilis, known as maternal syphilis, to her child in utero, causing the fetus to contract congenital syphilis.
In January 2026, the U.S. Centers