Babies of pregnant women with syphilis risk poor growth, say gynaecologists

Sodiq Ojuroungbe Gynaecologists have said untreated syphilis in pregnancy could lead to severe health complications for unborn babies, including stillbirth, congenital abnormalities, and long-term developmental issues. The maternal health experts noted that syphilis, an infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, could lead to poor pregnancy outcomes, stressing the urgent need for effective screening and [...]The post Babies of pregnant women with syphilis risk poor growth, say gynaecologists appeared first on Healthwise.

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