Medically reviewed by Kiarra King, MD Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria and has four stages.Early diagnosis and antibiotic treatment can cure syphilis and prevent ...

CASES of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can lead to dementia if not treated are on the rise in the UK. Symptoms ...

Social media is going crazy amid speculation former President Donald J. Trump has syphilis. Democratic political consultant James Carville suggested the presidential candidate is suffering from ...

The CDC reports that newborn syphilis cases in the US have increased for the 12th consecutive year, with nearly 4,000 cases reported in 2024, while overall STI cases have declined 9% from 2023.

Health care professionals are reportedly sounding the alarm as syphilis cases are on the rise in the U.S. Earlier this year, Alaska health officials reported a 49% increase in cases of the sexually ...

The incidence of syphilis is rising across US populations, with congenital syphilis and drug shortages posing major public health and treatment challenges.

Cases of newborn syphilis hit almost 4,000 in 2024, marking a troubling trend amid a broader STI epidemic, even as some infections show signs of decline.

Short summary: Syphilis cases were reviewed to see if reported stages met the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention case definition. Classification was excellent for primary and secondary and ...

The number of babies being born with syphilis has climbed for 12 straight years, continuing even as STIs have declined.

NEW YORK (AP) — Sexually transmitted disease rates for U.S. adults fell last year, but syphilis in newborns continued to rise ...