- Syphilis tests may save the lives of a million babies worldwide
It's estimated that about 2 million women worldwide are infected with syphilis while pregnant each year, and about half of them end up infecting their babies as well.
Continue Reading > - Syphilis rates in Utah have nearly doubled in recent years
The results of the Utah Healthy People 2010 report are in, and while the state scored high marks for breastfeeding and non-smoking, its rates of syphilis show room for improvement.
Continue Reading > - Delaware experiences outbreak of syphilis
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DDPH) recently announced an increase of syphilis cases in the state from 2010 to 2011, and it appears as though the vast majority of diagnoses are occurring among men who have sex with men (MSM).
Continue Reading > - North Carolina residents experiencing a hike in syphilis infection
The FOX News Charlotte affiliate recently reported that there has been an increase in the prevalence of syphilis diagnoses in Mecklenburg County, and that an estimated 88 percent of these infections appear to be stemming from one demographic in particular.
Continue Reading > - Ohio counties experience hike in syphilis rates
Ohio news channel ONNtv recently reported that the prevalence of syphilis in two of the state's counties has skyrocketed since 2010.
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