Syphilis infections on the rise, with a serious increase in infections among pregnant women

2023年5月11日

梅毒の感染者数が増加　妊婦の感染も深刻化

There is an increasing number of people infected with syphilis through working in the sex industry or having sexual contact through matchmaking apps.
About 200 cases of syphilis among pregnant women have been reported annually, and many people only become aware of the infection during routine check-ups as they may not show any symptoms.
In some cases, the fetus can become infected through the placenta, resulting in congenital syphilis, which can cause blistering rash, eye or tooth abnormalities.
Treatment for syphilis involves injectable medication, which is available and effective, but there is a risk of anaphylaxis.

英単語	日本語	例文
increasing	増加している	There is an increasing number of people infected with syphilis.
infected	感染した	There is an increasing number of people infected with syphilis through working in the sex industry or having sexual contact through matchmaking apps.
syphilis	梅毒	About 200 cases of syphilis among pregnant women have been reported annually.
pregnant	妊娠した	About 200 cases of syphilis among pregnant women have been reported annually.
infection	感染	Many people only become aware of the infection during routine check-ups as they may not show any symptoms.
symptoms	症状	Many people only become aware of the infection during routine check-ups as they may not show any symptoms.
fetus	胎児	In some cases, the fetus can become infected through the placenta, resulting in congenital syphilis.
congenital	先天性の	In some cases, the fetus can become infected through the placenta, resulting in congenital syphilis, which can cause blistering rash, eye or tooth abnormalities.
treatment	治療	Treatment for syphilis involves injectable medication, which is available and effective, but there is a risk of anaphylaxis.
anaphylaxis	アナフィラキシー	Treatment for syphilis involves injectable medication, which is available and effective, but there is a risk of anaphylaxis.

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