Syphilis spikes in California as health chiefs warn sexually active to urgently get tested
Syphilis infections have surged across the United States, with several California counties reporting alarming rates, prompting health officials to urge widespread testing among sexually active individuals and pregnant women. Congenital syphilis cases have skyrocketed by 700% over the past decade, leading to miscarriage, stillbirth, and serious health complications in newborns.
Syphilis infections are surging across the United States, with California counties reporting high rates. Health officials are urging widespread testing among sexually active individuals and pregnant women. Congenital syphilis cases have increased by 700% over the past decade, resulting in miscarriage, stillbirth, and serious health complications. Fresno County has the highest rate in California, with 30.4 cases per 100,000 women aged 15-44. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) aims to reduce syphilis rates among women of reproductive age to 4.6 cases per 100,000 by 2030. Health officials recommend routine screening for people aged 15-44 in areas with high infection rates and repeat testing during pregnancy to prevent transmission to newborns.
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