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Bill would require two additional syphilis tests during pregnancy as Nebraska faces rising congenital cases
Summary
Sen. Murph Rippey introduced LB 41 to require two additional syphilis blood tests during pregnancy—one in the third trimester and one at delivery—after witnesses said congenital syphilis rates have climbed in Nebraska.
Senator Murph Rippey introduced LB 41 to require two additional syphilis blood tests for pregnant women—one in the third trimester and one at delivery—on top of the first prenatal screening already required by state law.
Supporters, including clinicians and county public-health officials, told the Health and Human Services Committee that Nebraska has experienced sharp increases in syphilis among women and in congenital syphilis. They said earlier and repeated screening during pregnancy would identify infections that…
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