Syphilis cases in the United States have reached the highest rate since 1950, with over 207,000 cases diagnosed in 2022.
Rates of syphilis have increased in every age group, including newborns, and there has been a significant rise in cases of congenital syphilis.
Factors contributing to the increase in syphilis cases include substance use, declining condom use, and a lack of sexual health clinics and staff.