Syphilis cases are rising rapidly nationally. Cases can be confused with monkeypox or herpes. Congenital syphilis cases are most worrisome, up nearly 15% from 2019 and 235% from 2016.
Syphilis Is Rising—And May Not Be Recognized
Syphilis cases are rising rapidly nationally. Cases can be confused with monkeypox or herpes. Congenital syphilis cases are most worrisome, up nearly 15% from 2019 and 235% from 2016.