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The virulent strain has a fatality rate of about 10 percent compared to the less-severe strain, with both having spread mostly among gay men.
Syphilis comes in many different guises, and despite highly effective treatment, the disease is still surging—due to a variety of reasons.
In his veto message, the governor said the bill would be too expensive for the state, which is already carrying a deficit of $30 billion.
