Syphilis is making a comeback in the United States. Both congenital syphilis, which affects babies born to mothers with the disease, and adult cases caused by sexual transmission, are on the rise.
Syphilis cases are surging in babies and adults. Here’s what to know.
The sexually transmitted disease can mimic other illnesses, and many people don’t know they have it.
Updated February 17, 2023 at 6:35 p.m. EST|Published September 27, 2022 at 6:04 a.m. EDT
The spike is part of a concerning trend of rising sexually transmitted infections, but syphilis is particularly worrisome because it can mimic other infections and some people don’t even know they have it. Even among doctors, knowledge of the disease is low. Here are answers to some common questions about the disease.