October 17th
October 17th is National Day to Combat Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis . This date was established to raise awareness about syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that, if left untreated, can have serious health consequences, including the transmission of congenital syphilis, which occurs when an infected mother transmits the infection to her baby during pregnancy or childbirth. The main purpose of National Day to Combat Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis is to promote prevention, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of syphilis, in addition to informing the population about the risks and consequences of the disease. Syphilis is an infection that, in its early stages, can be treated with antibiotics, but if left untreated, it can lead to serious complications, including heart and neurological problems and, in the case of congenital syphilis, fetal death or serious consequences for the child.
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