Syphilis is on the rise in San Luis Obispo County, local medical officials warned. The sexually transmitted infection — which is most commonly spread through unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex ...

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also called sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are far more common than many ...

If “syphilis” sounds to you like an illness people got in another century, you’re not alone. For decades, the infection was widely considered a disease of the past. But after years of decline, ...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is advising the public that cases of syphilis are increasing in Barbados and is urging persons to take practical steps ...

Many people believe syphilis is a disease of the past; however, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were more cases of syphilis reported in 2014 than newly diagnosed ...

Congenital syphilis represents one of the most devastating yet preventable threats to infant health, with cases climbing at an alarming rate across the United States. This resurgent public health ...

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

With congenital syphilis at a 30-year high in the US, experts stress that early and universal syphilis screening in pregnancy is vital to protect both mothers and newborns from preventable harm. Study ...

Fully automated assays that detect treponemal antibodies and novel point-of-care (POC) diagnostics have significantly impacted the field of syphilis diagnostics. In general, persons with ...