5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Congenital syphilis cases in the US reached nearly 4,000 in 2024, highlighting a significant public health crisis.

• 2

  Most congenital syphilis cases are preventable, often due to missed testing and gaps in prenatal care.

• 3

  40% of mothers of congenital syphilis cases did not receive any prenatal care, missing critical screening opportunities.

• 4

  Updated guidelines recommend testing all pregnant women for syphilis early in pregnancy and again during the third trimester.

• 5

  Improving awareness, access to care, and establishing universal screening for pregnant women are essential strategies.