Colorado Public Radio

Colorado has declared a syphilis epidemic – and babies are at the highest risk

On Thursday the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, backed by Gov. Jared Polis, issued a public health order to address what has been deemed an epidemic. State data shows that ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Syphilis up 80% in Hamilton County, highlighting treatment barriers across Ohio

Syphilis cases reached a six-year high in Hamilton County in 2023, according to an April report from the public health department. At 582 cases, the total represents an 80% increase since 2018, ...
Parents on MSN

Maternal syphilis cases are rising—how to protect yourself and your baby

New numbers show a 28% jump in cases over two years. We break down what's behind these numbers.
UPI

HHS task force moves to combat syphilis as cases hit 'record high'

Jan. 30 (UPI) --The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday touted its efforts to combat the surging syphilis epidemic. Through the National Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis Syndemic ...
Medscape

ED Syphilis Screening Boosts Surveillance, Diagnoses

An emergency department (ED) opt-out testing strategy led to big increases in syphilis screening and diagnosis in the Chicago area, according to the results of a new study. Newly diagnosed cases were ...