Monday, April 24 - Combating syphilis in St. Louis

29/04/2024 9 min
Monday, April 24 - Combating syphilis in St. Louis

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Episode Synopsis

St. Louis has the highest rate of syphilis infections in the state. Cases of congenital syphilis among newborn babies are rising, too. St. Louis Public Radio’s Sarah Fentem speaks with Suzanne Alexander of the St. Louis Department of Health about how local officials hope to reduce the infection's spread.