The only drug that treats syphilis during pregnancy is in short supply.

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Syphilis Is Killing Babies. The U.S. Government Is Failing to Stop the Disease From Spreading. <[link removed]> The only drug that treats syphilis during pregnancy is in short supply. Untreated, the disease can pass to newborns, killing them or leaving them with disabilities. As cases rise sharply, the government isn’t doing much to prevent shortages. by Anna Maria Barry-Jester

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