Increase in STI’s in Texas and the US– specifically, congenital syphilis

Dr. Irene Stafford spoke with the Houston Chronicle to raise awareness on the effect and devastating consequences of STI’s on untreated moms and their babies. The solution is to Screen, Test & Treat.

“We should start raising flags. It should be on the news. It should be on social media. Any way in which people learn, we need to go ahead and educate the public about this infection,” said, Dr. Stafford.

Dr. Stafford’s interview with the Houston Chronicle

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