Brief Report: Trends of Congenital Syphilis among Neonates in Canada 2012-2023

Abstract

In Canada, incidence of congenital syphilis significantly increased from 2018 to 2023. Supporting enhanced public health preventive interventions such as early screening and treatment, particularly for younger women in lower socioeconomic strata and those with a history of addictive substance use, may reduce congenital syphilis