syphilis
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He said congenital syphilis cases - "where infections pass directly to newborns, leading to potentially lifelong complications" - had nearly doubled from 2023 to 2024.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
And there was: There had been some progress, with oxytetracycline, OTC for short, a powerful antibiotic that is used to treat chlamydia and sometimes syphilis in humans.
From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026
This bacterium is responsible for several serious infectious diseases today, including syphilis.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 26, 2026
But the overall figure for syphilis, including what is called late-stage syphilis, or complications from the infection, rose 5% to 13,030.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2025
They shared a single piece of soap with other prisoners, including those with open sores and diseases such as tuberculosis and syphilis.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
