Case Study

Testing to Reduce Congenital Syphilis

Congenital syphilis is on the rise across the U.S. and in Texas, with serious health consequences for babies. In mothers, symptoms of syphilis can go unnoticed. But with timely prenatal care, routine maternal testing for the disease and appropriate treatment, congenital syphilis can be prevented and poor health outcomes mitigated.

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Target Audience

Texas Health Steps providers and other interested health-care professionals.

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