Syphilis has long been difficult to eradicate—and it’s having another resurgence. In the United States alone, more than 171,000 cases of the sexually-transmitted infection were reported in 2021, up 68 ...

According to the CDC (via US News & World Report), “More than 209,000 cases of syphilis at all stages, including congenital syphilis, were reported in 2023 – the highest number since 1950 but ...

Syphilis rates are at their highest since the 1960s. Here's why. After decades of decline, syphilis cases are on the rise again, hitting their highest levels since the early 1960s. Though the vast ...

The hope is that these tests will boost syphilis screening rates, allowing people to take action before they can spread the ...

Not one to mince words even in the best of times, Democratic strategist James Carville eviscerated President Donald Trump after his shockingly undiplomatic meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...

A GP has revealed how to spot the easy-to-miss symptoms of syphilis and warned ignoring them could lead to heart, nerve and brain problems. Symptoms can include unusual skin growths and sores ...

“The best option to treat manifestations of congenital syphilis in both early and late stages is intravenous benzyl penicillin for 10 days or intramuscular procaine penicillin,” Singh sai ...

The critical date in syphilis treatment is really 1943, when a staff physician at the US Public Health Service determined that all stages of the disease respond exquisitely to penicillin.

AHF is using an imposing image of a bottle of penicillin and a syringe and needle paired with the words “Syphilis is Curable” and the URL freeSTDcheck.org to draw attention to the importance of ...

U.S. reported more than 209,000 cases of syphilis at all stages, including congenital syphilis, in 2023 – highest number since 1950 AHF is using an imposing image of a bottle of penicillin and a ...