Abstract

Background: Congenital syphilis (CS) occurs when an infected mother transmits syphilis to her infant during pregnancy and can be prevented through timely diagnosis and treatment of maternal infection. In the United States during 2012–2018, reported CS cases increased 291%. During 2018, 1,306 CS cases were reported, including 94 stillbirths and early infant deaths. We describe national and regional CS prevention opportunities to support development …

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