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A 2-month-old infant was diagnosed with congenital syphilis after being brought to the hospital with a high fever. The baby, currently undergoing treatment with the parents, was found to have syphilis due to suspected 'unsafe behavior' of the mother before delivery. The article also discusses the rising trend of syphilis and gonorrhea internationally, with an increase in cases of congenital syphilis among newborns. Prevention measures and early detection and treatment are emphasized, urging regular prenatal check-ups for pregnant women to lower the risk of transmitting syphilis to their babies.
Source: YAHOO