“there has been a near eightfold increase in congenital syphilis cases in the last decade or more, and from a public health perspective, we recognize that obstetrician–gynecologists and other obstetric care clinicians play a critical role,” said dr. christopher zahn , acog’s interim...
Detroit has recently been distinguished as having the highest congenital syphilis rate in the United States (250.3 cases per 100 000 live births in Detroit versus 10.3 in the US). However, depending on each health department's followup and CDC reporti
Syphilis can also be passed from a mother to her baby, and infection in a newborn can lead to a myriad of health issues such as heart and brain damage, blindness, deafness and paralysis. When transmitted during pregnancy, it can also cause miscarriage, lifelong health problems and infant dea...
Is increased surveil- lance for asymptomatic syphilis in an HIV outpatient department worthwhile? Sex Transm Infect 2003; 79:257-259.Winston A, Hawkins D, Mandalia S, et al. : Is increased surveillance for asymptomatic syphilis in an HIV outpatient department worthwhile ? Sex Transm Infect 2003,...
If left untreated, syphilis can lead to serious health complications affecting various organs over time. Heart damage and neurological issues may arise during advanced stages. Bloodborne diseases pose significant health risks. Awareness is essential for prevention and early detection. Understanding the ...
This study investigates the trends in HIV, syphilis and hepatitis C (HCV) infections among participants in an apps-driven rapid test program from 2016 to 2023 in Barcelona, Spain, examining associated factors. Trend analysis utilized Wilcoxon-type test and associated factors were determined through ...
Hiv, Gonorrhea, And Syphilis Sexually transmitted diseases in the United States are on the rise after several years of decline. Three STD’s in particular are a concern to health care providers: gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. The CDC reports that the reports for chlamydia are up 27% from...
Syphilis The issue of sexual assault and consent, particularly on college campuses across the country, has made its way to the forefront of the national conversation about what our society is teaching young people about sex. A 2015 survey done by the Association of American Universities projected ...
“'Oh, no, honey, only hookers get syphilis,' one rural doctor told a patient who asked if she had the STD after spotting a lesion.” Iowa, too, has seen its STD funding cut by $82,000 over the past decade, according to Iowa Department of Health’s STD program manager George Walton...
Syphilis is on the rise in California and across the U.S. The common sexually transmitted disease is spread via oral, vaginal, or anal sex. Here's what you need to know about symptoms, treatment, and diagnosis, as well as how to prevent syphilis.