Originally published by our sister publication Infectious Disease Special Edition
By Ethan Covey
Cases of syphilis are rising across the United States at an alarming speed, reaching levels not seen since the mid-20th century, according to a new CDC report.
Syphilis infections, including infectious, latent and congenital cases, have increased by 80% during the past five years, and rose 17% during 2022 alone.
“The rise in cases is alarming because we were near eradicating syphilis in the