Notification rates for syphilis in women of reproductive age and congenital syphilis in Australia, 2011-2021: a retrospective cohort analysis of national notifications data.

The number of infectious syphilis notifications for women of reproductive age increased in Australia during 2011-2021, as did the number of cases of congenital syphilis. To avert congenital syphilis, antenatal screening of pregnant women, followed by prompt treatment for infectious syphilis when diagnosed, needs to be improved.