CDC Warns of Surge in Syphilis Cases, Congenital Infections Jump 700%
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 11:13 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
The Hill reports that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says congenital syphilis cases have risen 700% compared with a decade ago, indicating a sharp resurgence of the disease nationwide. Health officials have released a map highlighting regions with the highest risk. The agency urges increased testing and treatment to curb the trend.
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