SayPro Syphilis

Syphillis is passed on though having sex and is uncommon these days.  Syphilis infection can have consequences for both mother and infant, but detection of infection early in pregnancy allows appropriate antibiotic treatment to prevent transmission. About 50% of infected mothers will be asymptomatic and the causal agent, treponema pallidum, can cross the placenta at any stage of pregnancy. However, maternal antibiotic therapy can prevent nearly all congenital syphilis.