Claims: One US-made drug treats congenital syphilis, and the country is running short
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- title: One US-made drug treats congenital syphilis, and the country is running short Source
- url: https://ictnews.org/news/one-us-made-drug-treats-congenital-syphilis-and-the-country-is-running-short/ Source
- summary: This story was originally published by Stateline. Nada Hassanein Stateline The United States has a shortage of the only first-line medication recommended for pregnant women with syphilis to prevent passing it to their baby, even as congenital syphilis rates have been skyrocketing. Last July, drug manufacturer Pfizer issued a voluntary recall of brand name Bicillin L-A, or penicillin G benzathine — a long-acting injectable of the antibiotic — warning of particulates, or foreign material, in some… Source
- published: Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Source