Illinois reported 103 cases of congenital syphilis in 2023 after reporting just 29 in 2020
Illinois public health officials announced that a new data collection process has been launched in an effort to combat a sharp rise in cases of congenital syphilis within the state.
The form provides important clinical information about pregnant people and newborns to improve the required investigation by local health officials as they aid in providing appropriate treatment and testing. According to the IDPH, syphilis can cause miscarriage, low birth weight or premature delivery before birth. Up to 40% of babies with congenital syphilis may be stillborn or die from the infection.
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