Syphilis

Fewer Women Are Getting Prenatal Care (and Missing an Important Chance to Prevent Congenital Syphilis)

A new report shows that fewer women are getting prenatal care. That means too many patients are missing the chance to prevent congenital syphilis.

Syphilis Rates in Pregnant Women Continue to Rise

Syphilis rates in pregnant women went up 222% percent between 2016 and 2022 and another 28% between 2022 and 2024. Too many pregnant women are not being screened.

Latest Data Shows that Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis Rates are Dropping

The CDC just released STI Surveillance Data for 2024 that show cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are slowly declining.

One Dose of Penicillin Found Effective for Syphilis

A new study found that a single shot of benzathine penicillin G (BPG) treated early syphilis as well as the standard three-injection regimen.

A Drug Recall May Mean a Another Shortage of Syphilis Treatment

An antibiotic that is important in the fight against syphilis will once again be hard to find, this time because of a voluntary recall by the manufacturer.

New Report Highlights Missed Opportunities for Congenital Syphilis Prevention

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) shows that we’re missing opportunities to prevent congenital syphilis and save lives.

Learn More About Doxy PEP from Three People Who Take It

Many people who take doxy PEP say it gives them peace of mind in their relationships and sex life. We sat down with Oscar Alexis, Efthimios, and Maxfield Haynes to talk about doxy PEP and get their perspective.

Universal Screening for Syphilis in Emergency Departments Can Catch Infections that Would Otherwise Be Missed

A new study found that opt-out screenings for all patients in emergency departments caught numerous cases of syphilis and HIV that would have gone undetected under other screening protocols.

Two Studies Show Doxy PEP is a Winning Strategy

Two studies published in this month’s JAMA Internal Medicine offer encouraging findings about the use of Doxy PEP.

Tribal Leaders Want Syphilis to Be Declared a Public Health Emergency

According to the Great Plains Tribal Epidemiology Center, syphilis rates among Native Americans in Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South rose 1,865% from 2020 to 2022.