Six babies die in Qld in three years after contracting syphilis in the womb

New data from Queensland Health reveals that six infants have died in Queensland over the past three years after contracting congenital syphilis in utero. The report highlights a concerning trend in the prevalence of the sexually transmitted infection among expectant mothers in the region.

In the current year alone, 55 pregnant women in Queensland have been diagnosed with syphilis. Health authorities are monitoring the situation as the data underscores the ongoing public health challenge of managing the disease during pregnancy to prevent transmission to unborn children.