The only drug that treats syphilis during pregnancy is in short supply.
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Mon. Mar 4, 2024
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.
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