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42 babies die in Australia and cases of devastating STI spike in US — doc warns he’s ‘never been more concerned’ - New York Post

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42 babies die in Australia and cases of devastating STI spike in US — doc warns he’s ‘never been more concerned’ - New York Post
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Health experts are raising alarms over a sharp increase in syphilis cases in the US and Australia, particularly regarding congenital syphilis. The infection, which can be passed from mother to child, has led to significant infant mortality and long-term health complications.

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The resurgence of a preventable disease poses a major public health challenge and highlights a failure in prenatal care and disease control.

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The article relies on federal data and expert medical testimony to report on a public health trend.

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