Syphilis cases are rising in babies. Illinois has a potential solution : Short Wave : NPR

The number of newborns born with syphilis – a serious sexually transmitted infection – has skyrocketed 755% from 2012 to 2021. These babies have congenital syphilis, which is when the infection is passed from mother to baby during pregnancy. It can have dire consequences if left untreated. The surge has left medical professionals and public health leaders scrambling for solutions to stop the spread. Today on the show, Chicago based journalist Indira Khera talks to Emily Kwong about what's behind this mysterious public health crisis – and brings us inside Illinois' Perinatal Syphilis Warmline.

Combat climate change by learning how to compost : Short Wave : NPR

Short Wave - Abakcus

Why syphilis cases are soaring among U.S. infants - The

Syphilis Cases Are Rising In Babies. Illinois Has A Potential

Syphilis cases are rising in babies. Illinois has a potential

CDC warns of increase in babies born with syphilis

Where are the whales? Scientists find clues thousands of miles

Mother and Child Alliance

Syphilis in Babies Reflects Health System Failures, VitalSigns