Number of Alberta babies born with syphilis rising at alarming rate, experts say | CBC News

The number of Alberta babies born with syphilis is rising at what experts say is an unacceptable and alarming rate.

Posted: Jul 03, 2023 8:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 10 hours ago

In Alberta, the rate of babies born with syphilis has jumped dramatically, from 30.8 per 100,000 in 2018, to 169.1 last year.Calgary obstetrician Dr. Stephanie Cooper has seen the devastating effects of syphilis first-hand in that time."Seeing a woman lose a baby due to a preventable causes is heartbreaking."University of Alberta infectious diseases specialist Dr.

Singh said rapid syphilis tests are available, and work is underway to get them out to vulnerable Albertans. "We continue to work with Alberta Health Services, the federal government, and community organizations to explore strategies to facilitate testing and treatment," Alberta Health spokesperson Andrew Livingstone said in a statement.

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