The U.S. syphilis epidemic slowed dramatically last year, with cases of the most infectious stages of syphilis falling 10% and gonorrhea cases dropping 7%. This marks the first substantial decline in more than two decades for syphilis, indicating that efforts to combat these infections are finally making a difference.
CDC's Dr. Jonathan Mermin expressed optimism, stating, 'I'm encouraged, and it's been a long time since I felt that way about the nation's epidemic of sexually transmitted infections. Something is working.' This signifies the potential success of initiatives tied to increased awareness and resources for testing and treatment.
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