What Is Syphilis?
3. Congenital Syphilis
As mentioned, the disease will sometimes be passed on to babies from their mothers when they are still in the womb. The baby will usually have no symptoms when they are born. Others, however, might be born prematurely, and some will be stillborn or will die shortly after being born.
Of those that do survive, some will be born with a rash on their hands and feet. The patient may also go on to develop deformities with their teeth and some can lose their hearing. Saddle nose is another potential symptom, which is when the bridge of the nose collapses.
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