Why cases of congenital syphilis among babies are skyrocketing across Canada

Sean Rourke, Scientist at St. Michaels Hospital, explains why cases of congenital syphilis among babies is rising across Canada.
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[@mstt3530]

Don't they do blood tests in Canada when a woman is pregnant?

[@noraleestone2859]

Short answer: No.

[@Nothing-fp7jg]

Yeah, if you've had prenatal care, you've had an AIDS test and a syphilis test. Usually your doctor doesn't tell you and slips it in with the other tests they do.

[@magasaremooks]

Wtf😮?

[@squ1r7y]

Boy 🤔what could it be 🧐i wonder???
Safe and effective was a marketing slogan

[@evelyngott2056]

I'm sorry, but meth does not give you syphilis, screwing around gives you syphilis. Want to stop this, HAVE SOME EFFIN MORALS.

[@mariondewit]

Immigrees welcome

[@ngafsince1995]

What “community” has the highest rates of infection

[@winstonsmith935]

Sex in the City, will give you bad vibes

[@omicrondelta249]

Yeah, im not into North American women anymore