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Syphilis cases in expectant mothers have dramatically risen since the pandemic – here’s what’s driving the trend

*Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. During pregnancy, this bacteria can ...

Syphilis making a comeback, health officials warn. CDC map shows where risk is highest

Compared to about a decade ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said congenital syphilis cases are 700% higher nationwide.
The Hill

Syphilis cases see first substantial decline in 20 years: Federal data

Though the rate of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remains high in the U.S., the spread of syphilis appears to be slowing, according to new federal data showing that cases grew by 1 percent in ...
CNN

With cases rising, FDA authorizes first over-the-counter home syphilis test

The US Food and Drug Administration authorized the first at-home over-the-counter test for syphilis Friday. Until now, people who suspected that they had the sexually transmitted infection had to go ...
Houston Chronicle

Syphilis numbers are spiking in the Houston area. Here's how to protect yourself during the outbreak

A syphilis outbreak is occurring throughout Houston, with a 128 percent increase in cases among women and a nine-fold increase in congenital cases since 2016, the Houston Health Department said last ...
Medscape

Ophthalmologists Often First to Spot Ocular Syphilis

Syphilis cases caused by Treponema pallidum are rising in Germany, across Europe, and worldwide, fuelling a resurgence of ocular disease. Once largely confined to patients with HIV, this condition is ...
Yahoo

With cases rising, FDA authorizes first over-the-counter home syphilis test

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The US Food and Drug Administration authorized the first at-home over-the-counter test for syphilis Friday. Until now, people who ...