Alert! Infectious Syphilis Sexually Transmitted Diseases Also Stalk Babies Infectious sex such as syphilis aka the king of lions is usually very vulnerable to occur in people who do not have sex safely or mutually spouse. Although it is indeed experienced by many adults, in fact this infectious disease may occur in infants. In fact, the little one has been infected since he was still in the womb. This happens because the mother has syphilis to infect her fetus. This condition is called congenital syphilis. So, how dangerous is congenital syphilis for the baby? Can it be cured? Congenital syphilis, a life threatening infection Congenital syphilis is a serious infection that can result in lifelong disability and death in newborns. Pregnant women infected with Treponema pallidum can transmit the bacteria to the fetus through the placenta into the body of the fetus. Congenital syphilis is a life-threatening infection because it can attack various organ systems in the developing fetus's