Congenital syphilis has become more than ten times as common over the past decade, the C.D.C. reported. “The situation is dire,” said one expert.
Tag: Syphilis
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A New Way to Prevent S.T.I.s: A Pill After Sex
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to recommend a widely used antibiotic, though not for everyone just yet.
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These Morning-After Pills May Prevent STI’s, Researchers Say
Taking a common antibiotic after sex greatly reduces the chances of developing syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea among men who have sex with men and among trans women.
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Why Are Sexually Transmitted Infections Surging?
After reaching historic lows more than a decade ago, rates are on the rise again.
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STI Testing: When and Where to Get a Screening
New data from the C.D.C. shows that rates of many sexually transmitted diseases continued to climb in 2020.