Syphilis Is Rising—And May Not Be Recognized - Forbes


7/6/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 9 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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