Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis Rise Sharply in the US, Causes Explained

Syphilis comes in many different guises, and despite highly effective treatment, the disease is still surging—due to a variety of reasons.

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Both syphilis and congenital syphilis have been rising over the decades at alarming rates.

On Nov. 17, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a total of 3,761 cases of congenital syphilis. This resulted in 231 stillbirths and 51 infant deaths in 2022.