Syphilis Is Rising—And May Not Be Recognized - Forbes


7/6/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 10 months ago
by Judy Stone

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.

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