Why Is Congenital Syphilis Still Rising Every Year?
Syphilis is losing ground almost everywhere in America. Reported cases of the most infectious stages fell 22 percent in 2024, the second straight annual decline. Chlamydia dropped 8 percent, gonorrhea 10 percent. Combined case counts for the three most common infections fell 9 percent, a third consecutive year of decreases. Babies are the exception. Congenital […]