"Syphilis Surges in the US Amid Drug Shortage and Budget Cuts"
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The U.S. is experiencing a surge in syphilis cases, reaching levels not seen since 1950, with a 9% rise in infectious cases in 2022. The epidemic is expanding in women and newborns, raising concerns among health officials. While new gonorrhea cases fell for the first time in a decade, the reasons for the increase in syphilis and decrease in gonorrhea are not yet clear. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has convened a task force to address the spread of syphilis, particularly in states with the highest rates.
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