Abstract

Congenital syphilis (CS) is associated with stillbirth, neonatal death, and several infant disorders. Detection and treatment of maternal syphilis >30 days before delivery can prevent CS. Before 2003, CS rates showed a 14-year decline. To assess recent trends in CS rates, the CDC analyzed U.S. surveillance data from 2003 through 2008. CS rates among infants aged ≤1 year rose from 8.2 …

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