Jun 15 2026HEALTH
Emergency Penicillin Shortage Lets a Pregnant Woman Miss Life‑Saving Treatment
A pregnant woman in Gila County, Arizona, was diagnosed with syphilis at the end of March. The disease can cause severe harm to a baby if untreated, including early delivery, miscarriage or serious birth defects. The only approved drug in the United States for treating pregnant patients is an inject
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