Legacy's Dr. Zuleika Pierson Talks Syphilis During Pregnancy and the Risk for Congenital Syphilis

Newborn deaths from congenital syphilis are on the rise in the US, according to CDC. Congenital syphilis occurs when a pregnant woman with syphilis passes the infection to her baby. Legacy OB/GYN Provider Dr. Zuleika Pierson shares some important information on what expecting mothers can do to protect both themselves and their babies.