Despite increased STI testing in US emergency departments from 2020 to 2024, syphilis screening is often missed, particularly ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — It’s a troubling trend that seems to be getting worse. Doctors say cases of syphilis are rising, especially among pregnant women. But why? “Unfortunately nationally and here ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Evidence remains consistent with past research supporting syphilis screening in pregnant people, the USPSTF said ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Once a nearly eradicated disease, it is now making a comeback. Syphilis is on the rise in both Virginia and the rest of the country, as health leaders warn there is a specific spike ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Syphilis cases are on ...

Kenya is reporting a surge in syphilis, while Baringo County leads in Hepatitis B infections. Approximately 1.8 per cent of the population tests positive for the disease. This is according to a new ...

Syphilis may still be contagious for a short time after treatment. People can take precautions to help avoid transmission before and after treatment. This can include avoiding sex for at least 1 week.

Pfizer’s multi-year effort to stabilize its U.S. penicillin supply has hit an unexpected hitch after particulate concerns prompted a recall of the company’s long-acting injectable form of the ...

Dr. Jay K. Varma is a special contributor to Healthbeat. Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free national newsletter here. Amid the disturbing news about public health in the ...

New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that South Dakota has the highest rate of syphilis in the United States. The average rate of syphilis in the United ...

As sexually transmitted diseases continue to rise in San Francisco, albeit at a slower rate than seen in past years, the health department is remodeling its City Clinic facility South of Market. The ...

During its second stage, syphilis may lead to a rash on one or several parts of the body. It most commonly affects the trunk, palms of the hands, and soles of the feet. The rash typically does not ...