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STI Quarterly

Rise in Syphilis Has Far-Reaching Effect on U.S. Population

Congenital syphilis up 235%

Syphilis cases have skyrocketed in recent years, and repercussions include a lower quality of life for people affected by the disease. CDC preliminary data from 2021 show a 34% increase in syphilis cases among women and a 6% increase in syphilis among newborns. The CDC’s 2020 data show a 235% increase in congenital syphilis from 2016.