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January 30, 2024

Syphilis cases surge in the US, reaching levels unseen since 1950

In 2022, the U.S. saw a 9% increase in infectious syphilis cases, reaching the highest count since 1950, with a total surpassing 207,000, according to a federal government report.

November 7, 2023

US health officials report alarming surge in syphilis cases in infants

U.S. health officials are reporting a concerning increase in cases of syphilis in newborns. Syphilis caused 282 stillbirth and infant deaths, the CDC says.

August 3, 2023

NIH selects Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo to succeed Fauci as top infectious disease expert

The National Institutes of Health picked Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo to head the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases on Wednesday.

July 21, 2023

Hawaii health officials call for action as syphilis cases rise

The Hawaii Department of Health warned this week that expanded screening and treatment are crucial steps to address an increasing rate of syphilis cases there in women and newborns.

July 20, 2023

Texas city reports syphilis outbreak amid 'limited supply' of penicillin drug

As syphilis cases continue to spike across the U.S. — with some cities and states reporting outbreaks — there is growing concern about the availability of Bicillin to treat the infection.

July 14, 2023

Houston health officials report syphilis outbreak, 128% spike in cases among women

The Houston Health Department is warning residents of a syphilis outbreak which has sent cases among women soaring. The department is launching a rapid outreach response.

October 6, 2022

New Mexico leads US with highest rate of congenital syphilis

New Mexico is requiring medical providers to test pregnant women multiple times for syphilis, as the state ranks the highest in the U.S. for congenital syphilis cases.

September 20, 2022

‘Out of control’ STD situation prompts call for changes

STD and HIV cases reached its highest point of infections in the nation since 1991 prompting U.S. health officials to call for treatments and prevention.

December 22, 2021

Arizona 6-year-old girl tests positive for STD, her dad's roommate is arrested

A 26-year-old Arizona man has been arrested in connection with the sexual assault of a 6-year-old girl, according to the Pinal County Sheriff's Office in Peoria.

November 13, 2021

Syphilis cases on the rise in the US: What to know

Health care professionals are reportedly sounding the alarm as syphilis cases are on the rise in the U.S.