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Here are some things you should know:
Congenital syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) where a mother with syphilis passes it to the baby during pregnancy or delivery.
Congenital syphilis can lead to serious health problems for your baby. It can even lead to death.
You can prevent your baby from getting this disease by getting tested and treated.
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