By Prairie State Wire |
Jun 6, 2024
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is addressing a significant rise in congenital syphilis cases among newborns by urging healthcare providers to increase testing for the sexually transmitted infection before birth. Additionally, IDPH has launched a new phone line, the Perinatal Syphilis Warmline (1-800-439-4079), to offer clinical consultation for providers treating pregnant patients and newborns.