Costa Rica has recorded 2,878 cases of syphilis this year, raising concerns about infections in infants.

The Ministry of Health in Costa Rica has reported 2,878 cases of syphilis throughout the current year. Health officials have issued a formal warning regarding the rising number of infections among infants under one year of age, noting a specific incidence rate of 324.2 cases per 100,000 lactating infants.

This surge in pediatric cases has prompted significant concern among medical professionals. The data highlights an urgent public health challenge regarding the transmission of the disease to newborns, leading to heightened surveillance and alarm within the national healthcare system.