Dr. Mike discusses rise in syphilis infections in babies

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Dr. Mike on syphilis rise in babies

Dr. Mike Cirigliano with the FOX Medical Team discusses a rise in syphilis infections among babies, along with the effects of salt substitutes.

U.S. health officials are alarmed by a major rise in dangerous, but preventable, syphilis infections in babies. Women giving birth are now three times more likely to have syphilis than in 2016, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Dr. Mike Cirigliano with the FOX Medical Team discusses that rise, along with the effects of salt substitutes.