Congenital Syphilis at a Glance
- Syphilis is a curable infection, but most people do not know they have it until they get tested
- Syphilis can be spread from mother to baby at any time during pregnancy
- If you are pregnant and have syphilis, you can reduce the risk of congenital syphilis by getting tested and treated as soon as possible
- Every pregnant person should be tested for syphilis at least three times during pregnancy: at their first prenatal care visit, at the start of their 3rd trimester (no later than 32 weeks), and at delivery